A senator mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from washington. Mrs. Murray i ask unanimous consent the quorum call be lifted. The presiding officer without objection. Mrs. Murray i ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mrs. Murray thank you, mr. President. Mr. President , i come to the floor today to talk about an issue that is critical to patients and families in my home state of washington and across the country. Today parents are wondering if they will be able to get the health care that their kids need, and communities are wondering if theyll be able to provide it. Thats unacceptable. Congress has to swiftly and fully restore the Childrens Health insurance program, or chip, and funding for other Services Families need, Like Community Health Centers, which have been waiting now more than 100 days for a longterm solution. And they should do so without making deep cuts to successful prevention programs in the ce
Will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father, you are the god of our salvation. Thank you for this sacred moment of prayer. We think of your goodness even in the night seasons, for your ways are reliable and sure. Remind our senators that before honor comes humility as they seek to serve you and country. Give them the wisdom to put their complete trust in you, knowing that you will direct their steps. Lord, use them to do your work on earth. Keep them calm in the quiet center of their lives, so that they may experience serenity in lifes swirling stresses. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer the clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington d. C, february 13, 20
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