i want to say to russ deyo, thanks for hanging with us, till we get you confirmed and to the deyo family we appreciate your willingness to serve your spouse and in this case your -- your dad with the people of this nation. we need him put him to good work and after a while we'll send him back to you safe and sound. thank you so much. with that i yield the floor and i note the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: quorum call: