[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 42 (Friday, March 5, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S1217]
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                         THANKING SENATE STAFF

  Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, first and foremost, I want to thank 
everyone--everyone on the floor staff who worked late into the night 
and into the wee hours of the morning to finish reading the Senate 
amendment to the American Rescue Plan.
  The folks who sit up here on the dais come to work every day with a 
very serious job to do, helping the Senate come to life and fulfill its 
purpose under the Constitution. I am sure you all didn't expect that 
part of your job this week would entail standing on your feet and 
reading dense legislation for more than 10 hours straight.
  I can't imagine that is anyone's idea of a good time, but, as usual, 
our staff took their additional duties in stride and carried them out 
with professionalism and grace, finishing around 3 in the morning, and 
you are all right back on your posts this morning.
  Thank you, thank you, thank you for your service, your dedication. 
You are the unsung heroes of this place.
  To all of the critical workers, not just those here on the dais--the 
clerks, the stenographers, the Capitol Police officers, the floor 
staff--to all of you: Thank you, thank you, thank you for your efforts 
yesterday and every day.
  And as for our friend from Wisconsin, I hope he enjoyed his Thursday 
evening.

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