[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 64 (Thursday, April 19, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                    Congratulating Senator Duckworth

  Mr. CASEY. Madam President, I was on the floor today to first and 
foremost congratulate Senator Duckworth on the new addition to her 
family. We were anticipating seeing a new baby, and now we will be able 
to meet that child right here on the Senate floor.
  We do want to commend and salute Senator Duckworth, of course--long 
before today--on her life of service and remarkable courage and 
sacrifice, and our Nation owes her a debt of gratitude, not just for 
this recent news about her resolution but also for her great service to 
the country.
  This resolution is an important step forward for the U.S. Senate in 
terms of the people who are permitted to be on the floor, and we are 
glad that we have such consensus to make it possible for the youngest 
among us to get to the floor.
  It is also one way to demonstrate our Nation's commitment to families 
and policies that allow children to get off to a strong and smart start 
to their lives. So many of us have worked on those policies for many 
years, whether it is making childcare more affordable, paid family 
leave, flexible work arrangements, or so many other priorities. I hope 
we can use this opportunity to continue to work together to benefit our 
Nation's children, and we are grateful to be part of that effort.
  I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sasse). The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in 
morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.