Orrin Hatch: “I just got the unanimous consent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Utah has been yielded time and may speak on…”

Having a confirmed Commissioner, and sustained leadership, will benefit the Social Security Administration.

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.

today I wish to speak about legislation to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children program administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau. I want to thank my fellow bill…