[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S1491]
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                      COMMENDING SENATOR FEINSTEIN

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I wish to take a minute to commend Senator 
Dianne Feinstein. There is not a more dignified, competent Senator in 
this body than Dianne Feinstein. She works tireless hours leading the 
Intelligence Committee. It is a very difficult job, always away from 
the press, one that is very important to our country.
  Her statement outlined I believe one of most important principles we 
must maintain; that is, separation of powers. The Founding Fathers were 
visionary in creating this great government of ours, three separate but 
equal branches of government: executive, judicial, and legislative.
  Her statement today pronounced, in a very firm fashion, that must 
continue, that separation of powers. The work the committee has done 
over the last many years dealing with what went on in the prior 
administration is imperative.
  I do not know much of the details as to what they are working on, but 
I know what they have been working on generally. I admire what she has 
done and the committee has done, and especially her statement today was 
one of courage and conviction. We know, those of us who have worked 
with her over the years, that no one has more courage and conviction 
than Dianne Feinstein.
  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Booker). The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum 
call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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