There is so much to do. We need strong, bold action, and we`ve got to get it done. One way or another, we got to get it done.

Climate is central, and what I really like -- I`m one of the sponsors of the THRIVE Agenda.

We will not let Mitch McConnell dictate to us what we will do and not do, period.

We will not repeat that mistake.

I would simply say to all of my colleagues, make no mistake, there will be a trial. And the evidence against the former president will be presented in living color for the nation and every one of us to see once again.

the need for an impeachment trial, why that is so important.

He is not the majority leader, he`s the minority leader, and he is not going to get his way.

I think immigration reform is economic equality, because not only is it the humane and right thing to do, I`m a very pro immigrant person.

The caucus is united with the belief that I have -- we must get big, strong, bold things done. That`s the bottom line.

Despite McConnell trying to blockade everything, there are different things we can do to get around them.

He feels an urgent need, he feels there has to be the trial, like we do.

If we don`t, I worry about the future of this democracy.

You know, his act on the 6th was the most despicable thing any president has ever done, and he is the worst president ever.

We`re looking at ways -- there may be things that are reconcilable.

Our hope is, now, we have tools that we can use. Reconciliation. We can get a lot of the COVID bill done with reconciliation, and that`s something we certainly will use if they try to block this immediate COVID bill. We can even use…

Now, there will be a two-week place where the, you know, in the next two weeks the -- both sides will prepare their papers. That`s actually good for us because in that first week, this week, we`re going to spend time filling the…

And we will not let the Republicans be dilatory just to delay it for its own sake, so we don`t do COVID or we don`t do anything.

It is hard to imagine enough Republicans supporting major legislation on climate that you could do it, that you could pass it and put something on the president`s desk while the filibuster still existed.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The hour of 7 p.m. having arrived, the Acting Sergeant at Arms will present the managers on the part…

Trump was -- his act on the 6th was the most despicable thing any president has ever done. And he is the worst president ever. And you cannot just: Let`s move on. You have got to look back.

I ask unanimous consent that upon the conclusion of morning business on Tuesday, January 26, the Senate proceed to executive session, and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the nomination of Antony Blinken to be the…

for the information of all Senators, there will be a live quorum at 2:15 p.m.; Senators are asked to report to the floor at that time; at 2:30, the oath will be administered to the Presiding Officer and Members of the Senate for the…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 26; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Smith). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding Rule III of the Senate Rules of Impeachment, at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, January 26, 2021, the Senate proceed to the consideration of the Article of Impeachment of Donald John Trump, former President…