[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 19467]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, the August recess was memorable for me for 
several reasons, not the least of which was my first visit to a 
hospital on my own behalf since I was 8 years old. I am grateful to the 
physicians who cared and consulted with me. Admiral Eisold, the 
Physician of the Capitol, is really a national treasure. The Congress 
is fortunate to have his curative hand over all we do.
  While speaking of admirals, I would be remiss not to mention the 
Senate Chaplain, ADM Barry Black. After my brief hospital visit, my 
first public appearance in Nevada was at a faith-based summit I had 
been planning since January. The event turned out extremely well. The 
highlight of the summit was a presentation of Dr. Black, our Chaplain. 
I only wish all Americans--Christian, Jewish, Protestant, Mormon, 
Hindu, and Muslim--could have heard his presentation on faith and on 
virtue and why America must be a virtuous nation. His remarks were 
inspiring not only for me but for everyone within the sound of his 
voice.
  I am happy to report that I am well. I feel fine. I have been advised 
medically that I have no restrictions on my activities. I am so 
fortunate to now return to work in a place that I love--the U.S. 
Senate.
  Words cannot adequately express my appreciation for the thoughts and 
prayers and good wishes that I received from my Senate colleagues and 
the rest of the Senate family--some of whom are in the Chamber as I 
speak--and, of course, my friends in Nevada and around the country. I 
will long remember the cards, letters, phone calls, e-mails, and other 
expressions of concern. So even though these words are insufficient, I 
thank you all for your concern for me.

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