[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 208 (Wednesday, December 10, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S8605]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                         Tribute to Adam Schiff

  Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I am so proud to have Senator Schiff as a 
partner in representing our home State of California.
  As you have heard me say many, many times before, California is not 
just home to nearly 40 million people; we are not just the most 
populous State in the Nation; we are also proud to be the most diverse 
State in the Nation and are proud to represent the largest economy of 
any State in the Nation. California has become the fourth largest 
economy in the world.
  It is a true honor and responsibility for each of us to represent our 
respective States, and I think it is especially so for the great State 
of California. While it can be complex at times and does require a lot 
of work all of the time, I have no doubt that Senator Schiff is doing 
and will continue to do a tremendous job.
  Now, a lot of us, as Members of the Senate, have already begun to 
know Senator Schiff through his remarks here today, through his 
participation in our caucus meetings and lunches, and through his 
participation in committee hearings or even in just one-on-one 
sessions.
  But as the country learned just a little bit more today, it is no 
surprise that, given his life journey and that of his family, and his 
professional experience, which included as assistant U.S. attorney, 
prior to elected office; his State of California service in the 
legislature, prior to his coming to Congress, a couple of decades ago--
combined with the commitment and clear passion, along with his 
professionalism and his work ethic and his integrity, it is no surprise 
that he is a true champion for so many things, including for a grower 
and farm worker alike, for reproductive rights, for labor rights, for 
so many issues and values that we hold dear. And they include speaking 
truth to power--not just, but especially, to the President of the 
United States--when it is called for, and it is being called for so 
often in these times that we are living in.
  One of the things that so many of us admire about Senator Schiff is 
his willingness to do so without hesitation, despite being a constant 
target of threats and attacks by the President of United States.
  So, folks, it has been about a year. A lot more time, a lot more 
work, a lot more impact to come from Senator Schiff, not just for the 
benefit of the State of California but for the United States of America 
and the longevity of our Constitution.
  I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Idaho.