[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S1791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                          Trump Administration

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I apologize to my colleagues. I am going 
to give a 1-minute remark on things that probably should have been said 
on January 21.
  In January, Americans celebrated one of its greatest rituals of our 
Republic; the peaceful transfer of power. I was honored to bear witness 
to history. I look forward to working closely with President Trump to 
advance the golden age in America.
  As part of the ceremonies, my wife Barbara and I joined the inaugural 
luncheon in Statutory Hall. We enjoyed a delicious meal featuring food 
from America's heartland, including Nebraska beef and Minnesota apples.
  An Iowa-born artist provided a feast for the eyes at that luncheon. 
Her magnificent painting hung behind President Trump. It is entitled 
``American Horizon.''
  Jane Wilson was born on her family farm near Seymour, IA in 1924. It 
is the first time a female artist's work was selected for this 
occasion. She painted American Horizon 25 years ago, 10 years before 
her death at age 90.
  Senator Klobuchar told us she selected the piece for its vast, open 
landscape, noting how its enduring horizon reflects our enduring 
democracy.
  I am proud to pay tribute to an Iowan whose work became part of 
history at the 60th inauguration ceremony here in the U.S. Capitol.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant executive clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.