On the recordDecember 18, 2024
Thank you, Senator Cassidy. I thank Senator Cassidy and his incredible staff for the work that they have done with the Cleveland Connection. And I just appreciate so much, as I leave the Senate, the work that Senator Cassidy and I have done on a host of bills. And I would say the same about my work with Senator Collins. I have been at this bill for a long time. She has been at this bill for now more than two decades. And I know from our pension bill, I know from the child tax credit, I know from the PACT Act, I know from a whole lot of issues that this stuff takes time. But 21 years is ridiculous. And we need to move forward on this. And I so appreciate that she kept this alive. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that following my remarks, Senator Schumer be permitted to speak for 2 minutes prior to the scheduled vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
