[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 16, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S7511]
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                                  IOWA

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, we all know that, without a doubt, 2020 
has been a difficult year. But for me it was an important year to 
continue fighting for Iowans and listening to Iowans.
  This year I completed my 40th year of my 99 county meetings that 
included a Q&A in every one of those counties. This annual tradition 
keeps me in touch with the grassroots of Iowa and allows me to bring 
their ideas to the policymaking tables here in Washington, DC.
  With all the twists and turns this year took, my county meetings were 
more beneficial than ever. I just want to mention a couple of these 
twists and turns.
  The twist and turns involved the big devastating windstorm we called 
the ``derecho'' that went through central Iowa, destroying 800,000 
acres of crops. Those twists and turns involved dealing with all the 
issues coming from COVID-19.
  One thing I know for sure, Iowans are very resilient people. So I 
look forward to continuing these county meetings and the Q&A's involved 
with them at the beginning of the new year.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, 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for the quorum call be rescinded.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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