Jay Rockefeller: “I value your commitment to public service, and I always say this because I mean it.”

Having health insurance is a fabulous thing. So is having an education.

I ask unanimous consent to speak in a seated position. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

We urge Congress to, first and foremost, adopt a 4-year extension of CHIP funding through 2019.

I thank Senator Leahy for attempting to address my concerns about this bill. I thank his committee staff for working with my committee staff to insert clarifying report language.