[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9530]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          KENTUCKY COAL MINERS

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I would like to say a few words to 
acknowledge the three coal miners who are trapped in a coal mine near 
Middlesboro, KY. They were trapped there as a result of terrible storms 
and flooding in the southeastern part of my State. A number of 
different communities have been affected by the flooding, and a lot of 
people are working hard to help folks recover from power outages and 
mudslides. From what I understand, rescue efforts for the three miners 
are now underway, and the people on the ground are hopeful they will be 
able to rescue all three men, but we want them and their families to 
know we are all thinking of them as the rescue efforts continue.
  This is a vitally important industry in the region, and in moments 
such as this it is appropriate that we acknowledge the danger people 
who work in the coal mines subject themselves to every single day. They 
are a courageous and dedicated group, and we are very grateful for 
their work.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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