Orrin Hatch: “I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…”

Those backlogs at the Social Security Administration are unacceptable to many, if not most, of us here in the Senate.

I thank my dear colleague for his kind remarks. I didn't expect them. I didn't realize this was going on until a few minutes ago. So I am grateful to him. Thanks for that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Pennsylvania.

I want to thank my dear colleague from Iowa. He is one of the greatest Senators I have served with. He is just a wonderful friend and a wonderful Senator. He has worked his tail off the whole time he has been here. I am grateful for his…

Understanding what is happening in field and regional offices is critical in the role of executive leader of the agency.