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Mike Rounds

Senator for South Dakota · Republican · United States

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BAYLIE SOMSEN Mr. ROUNDS. Mr.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BAYLIE SOMSEN Mr. ROUNDS. Mr.

TRIBUTE TO BAYLIE SOMSEN · 2026-07-21 · READ IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO OLIVIA WENDLAND Mr. ROUNDS. Mr.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO OLIVIA WENDLAND Mr. ROUNDS. Mr.

TRIBUTE TO OLIVIA WENDLAND · 2026-07-21 · READ IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BAILEY FEISTNER Mr. ROUNDS. Mr.

TRIBUTE TO BAILEY FEISTNER · 2026-07-21 · READ IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BAILEY FEISTNER Mr. ROUNDS. Mr.

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  1. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO OLIVIA WENDLAND Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I recognize Olivia Wendland, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work she has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Ms. Wendland is a graduate of Milbank High School in Milbank, SD. She is currently attending Clemson University, where she studies economics. Ms. Wendland is a dedicated and diligent individual who has been devoted to getting the most out of her internship experience. She has been a true asset to my office. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms.

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  2. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BAYLIE SOMSEN Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I recognize Baylie Somsen, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work she has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Ms. Somsen is a graduate of Webster High School in Webster, SD. She is currently attending South Dakota State University, where she studies business economics. Ms. Somsen is a dedicated and diligent individual who has been devoted to getting the most out of her internship experience. She has been a true asset to my office. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms.

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  3. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms. Feistner for all of the work she has done and wish her continued success in the years to come. ____________________

    CREC-2026-07-21-PT1-PGS4183-2 · READ IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

  4. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BAILEY FEISTNER Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I recognize Bailey Feistner, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work she has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Ms. Feistner is a graduate of Woonsocket High School in Woonsocket, SD. She recently graduated from the University of South Dakota, where she studied legal studies and political science. Ms. Feistner is a dedicated and diligent individual who has been devoted to getting the most out of her internship experience. She has been a true asset to my office.

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  5. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Edwards for all of the work he has done and wish him continued success in the years to come. ____________________

    CREC-2026-07-21-PT1-PGS4183 · READ IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

  6. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO CADE EDWARDS Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I recognize Cade Edwards, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work he has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Mr. Edwards is a graduate of O'Gorman High School in Sioux Falls, SD. He is currently attending the University of Iowa, where he studies political science and economics. Mr. Edwards is a dedicated and diligent individual who has been devoted to getting the most out of his internship experience. He has been a true asset to my office.

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  7. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO OLIVIA WENDLAND Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I recognize Olivia Wendland, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work she has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Ms. Wendland is a graduate of Milbank High School in Milbank, SD. She is currently attending Clemson University, where she studies economics. Ms. Wendland is a dedicated and diligent individual who has been devoted to getting the most out of her internship experience. She has been a true asset to my office. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms.

    TRIBUTE TO OLIVIA WENDLAND · 2026-07-21 · READ IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

  8. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BAYLIE SOMSEN Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I recognize Baylie Somsen, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work she has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Ms. Somsen is a graduate of Webster High School in Webster, SD. She is currently attending South Dakota State University, where she studies business economics. Ms. Somsen is a dedicated and diligent individual who has been devoted to getting the most out of her internship experience. She has been a true asset to my office. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms.

    TRIBUTE TO BAYLIE SOMSEN · 2026-07-21 · READ IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

  9. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms. Feistner for all of the work she has done and wish her continued success in the years to come. ____________________

    TRIBUTE TO BAILEY FEISTNER · 2026-07-21 · READ IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

  10. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BAILEY FEISTNER Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I recognize Bailey Feistner, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work she has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Ms. Feistner is a graduate of Woonsocket High School in Woonsocket, SD. She recently graduated from the University of South Dakota, where she studied legal studies and political science. Ms. Feistner is a dedicated and diligent individual who has been devoted to getting the most out of her internship experience. She has been a true asset to my office.

    TRIBUTE TO BAILEY FEISTNER · 2026-07-21 · READ IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

  11. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Edwards for all of the work he has done and wish him continued success in the years to come. ____________________

    TRIBUTE TO CADE EDWARDS · 2026-07-21 · READ IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

  12. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO CADE EDWARDS Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I recognize Cade Edwards, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work he has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Mr. Edwards is a graduate of O'Gorman High School in Sioux Falls, SD. He is currently attending the University of Iowa, where he studies political science and economics. Mr. Edwards is a dedicated and diligent individual who has been devoted to getting the most out of his internship experience. He has been a true asset to my office.

    TRIBUTE TO CADE EDWARDS · 2026-07-21 · READ IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

  13. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum calls with respect to the Sauer and Dhillon nominations. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there an objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

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