[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 53 (Thursday, March 19, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S1817]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              CORONAVIRUS

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, much has been said on the Senate floor 
these past few days regarding our Nation's response to the coronavirus. 
But this morning, after our prayer to the Lord and after the pledge to 
our Nation's flag, I want to take this opportunity to send Iowans' and 
our Nation's parents my commendation because schools are closing, and 
as these schools close, the work of a parent or grandparent is more 
important than ever. I know many children are scared or don't 
understand why they can't play with their friends, and this puts an 
extra burden on their parents on top of all of the other challenges 
that these families have.
  Those of you who are parents are raising America's future, and I want 
to recognize the importance of what you do every day.
  I yield the floor.

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