Jeff Merkley: “It was very exciting to have Maile Pearl with us on the floor just moments ago. It was certainly the first time I have…”

“It was very exciting to have Maile Pearl with us on the floor just moments ago. It was certainly the first time I have seen a little baby on the floor of the Senate and may be a good symbol for the work the Senate will be doing in the future for the children of the United States of America. Congratulations to Senator Tammy Duckworth and her husband, Bryan Bowlsbey, for this miraculous addition to American citizenry. We are looking forward to seeing little Maile as she grows and prospers in all of the chapters of her life ahead.”