Quorum call quorum call mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the republican leader. Mr. Mcconnell i ask consent that further proceedings under the quorum call be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection, so ordered. The republican leader is recognized. Mr. Mcconnell id like to say a few words about a staffer ill be very sad to lose tomorrow. Denzel mcgwire is one of the most genuine people youll ever meet. Shes always got a smile on her face and a ready joke. And shes the only Senate Staffer i know of who can plan on a personal listen to this a personal birthday song from Speaker Boehner every year. She is also got a determination thats strong as steel. She is a master negotiator. And all members, even the speaker, have learned its wise to say in her good graces. She has worked for some of the most respected members of this body, including jon kyl and judd greg and shes taken on some of the thorniest issues offers her more than 20 years here in congress. I