Mr. Stevens. Mr. President, I received late word of this little séance and wanted to make sure that I was present to thank our friend who is retiring.

My first father-in-law said that English is the only language in which that word means other than go to bed. I am glad to know that Elizabeth is going on to another career and a beautiful place in the country. And I am here to wish her very well.

I can remember the various steps of her employment in the Senate. At each level she has excelled and deserved the promotions she has gotten. But above all, Catherine and I will remember the trips that she and her husband have taken with us as she represented the Senate so well as one of our officers.

I have no prepared remarks. I heard the leaders' very kind remarks. I join with both leaders in wishing you well and expressing our sadness that you are leaving because you have been really one of the Senate in terms of your service here. We will miss you very much.

I yield the floor.