[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 191 (Monday, November 9, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S6620]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                               Reelection

  Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, before I make my remarks, I want to take 
a moment on the floor of the Senate to formally and officially thank 
the people of the State of Illinois for electing me to another term in 
the U.S. Senate.
  On election night, when the results were apparent, I went and stared 
into an iPad to announce my victory speech. It was unlike anything I 
had ever been through in a campaign, and I said so. It was an 
extraordinary campaign experience, made even more difficult and 
challenging because of the pandemic crisis. I want to thank the people 
of the State for standing by me and giving me this chance to serve 
again.
  I am honored to serve my State in this body, especially during this 
time of transition in America and transition around the world. 
Together, with a trust in science with the Biden-Harris administration, 
we will return to our national agenda. I am eager to continue working 
to help the families, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and 
constituents in my State and to help all of us in this country endure 
this pandemic together.