We will be going on recess here for about 8 days, a much- needed recess for many people. A recess means we, for the most part, go back to our home States and spend time with people. So we all look forward to that opportunity to get back and travel around the country and get outside of Washington, DC, and listen very directly to the American people. ____________________
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