calls came from my colleague in the house, representative eric paulsornings a republican who -- eric paulson, a republican who represents minnesota's third district. it is clear to me why the people of my state, regardless of their political persuasion, support her nomination. justice wright's integrity, her dedication to public service, and her commitment to equal justice reflect minnesota values. mr. president, i strongly urge all of my colleagues support wilhelmina marie wright, and i look forward to her foul confirmation. -- to her confirmation. this is very important. we have other judges that are up for confirmation that come from states like iowa and nebraska who have been signed off on by both of their senators, including the presiding officer, and this is -- this is a bipartisan commission with bipartisan support, and i would urge all of my colleagues to vote for justice wilhelmina wright who sits on the minnesota court now to sit on the federal district court. so thank you, mr. president. i yield the floor. i would suggest the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk w