ms. klobuchar: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from minnesota. ms. klobuchar: mr. president, i ask that the quorum call be vitiated. the presiding officer: without objection. ms. klobuchar: mr. president, i rise today in recognition of national adoption month, and i know that our great colleague, senator landrieu, will be here to also address this important month. she has such a leader in fighting for this cause. literally, she has gone to guatemala to make sure that children that are awaiting loving homes in our country get to come to those homes. she has literally -- she literally knows the names of those kids and is hands-on every step of the way and has been the leader in congress muc. she established the congressional coalition on adoption, which has brought together senators and members of congress on behalf of children who need loving homes and families who want to welcome them home. and we are very pleased with her leadership, and i know she's joining us right now. i'll be able