11.30.20

McConnell Welcomes Senator Chuck Grassley Back to the Senate

‘Chairman Grassley had to put his epic streak of consecutive votes temporarily on hold for the sake of others. Of course, leadership and example-setting are nothing new for the senior Senator for Iowa. I am confident our colleague will pick up exactly where he left off, resuming both his perfect attendance record and the tireless work for Iowans that it represents.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA):

“First, as the Senate reconvenes this afternoon, I’m especially happy to welcome back our President Pro Tem.

“Senator Grassley quarantined and worked from home following his positive COVID test two weeks ago. We all predicted that if any member of this body had the stamina and spirit to kick the virus to the curb, it would be him — and sure enough, our colleague reports that he experienced no symptoms. His doctors have cleared him to come back to work and we are sure glad to see him today.

“Chairman Grassley had to put his epic streak of consecutive votes temporarily on hold for the sake of others. Of course, leadership and example-setting are nothing new for the senior Senator for Iowa. I am confident our colleague will pick up exactly where he left off, resuming both his perfect attendance record and the tireless work for Iowans that it represents.

“We all benefit so much from his leadership.”

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