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that makes ususe so much more powerful and worthy than the small differences that divide us. a great honor extraordinary opportunity it is to serve in this body. it's a privilege to serve with all of you. i mean it. many of you have reached out in the last few days with your concern and prayers, and it means a lot to me. it really does. i have had so many people say such nice things about me. i know some of you must have me confused with someone else. [laughter] i appreciate it, every word, and much of it is not deserved. i will be here for a few days. i help managing the floor on the defense authorization bill, which i am proud to say is a product of bipartisan cooperation and trust among the members of the senate armed services committee. after that, i'm going home for a while to treat my illness. i have every intention of returning here and giving many of you cause to regret all the me, things you said about and i hope to impress on you that it is an honor to serve the american people in your company. thank you, fellow senators. mr. president, i yield the floor. [applause]