Mr. President, I congratulate Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand for their work. The distinguished senior Senator from New York is on the floor. I am delighted to see him, and I would ask, when he is finished, if he asks for a quorum call, if he might ask to have it charged against both sides equally. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New York.
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