that's the kathy kerrigan that i know. that's the kathy kerrigan who's who i've been privileged to have working with me through some of the most interesting, most grueling, most productive legislative years that i've had the privilege of being part of in the 27 years in the senate. i will miss her energy, her creativity, the dedication that she brought to my office, but it's good to know and we will all be reassured by the fact that she will bring those same qualities, heart and head to the federal bench. she will be a phenomenal tax judge and she will continue to make her family and her friends and her home state of massachusetts very proud. madam president, i suggest the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: mr. leahy: madam president? the presiding officer: the senator from vermont. mr. leahy: madam president, what is the parliamentary situation? the presiding officer: the senate is -- we're in a quorum call. the presiding officer: mr. leahy: madam president, i ask unanim