Two weeks after last presiding over the Senate (while likely carrying the coronavirus), @ChuckGrassley is back to open the Senate. 
Grassley then delivered a quick speech -- praising Ron and Susie Kardel, the Iowans who raised this year's White House turkeys, Corn and Cob.
McConnell: "We all predicted that if any member of the body had a stamina and a spirit to kick the virus to the curb, it would certainly be him. And sure enough, our colleague reports that he experienced no symptoms."
McConnell on the year-end agenda: "The American people are counting on us to finish strong." Mentions govt funding, NDAA, covid relief. Annnd... "we need to continue processing well-qualified nominees for vacancies throughout the govt especially, especially on the federal bench."
McConnell on covid relief: "[Democrats'] all or nothing obstruction backfired. Democrats did not pick up seats in the House, but instead appear to have lost seats. They have not gained any leverage. They have lost leverage."
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