landa and i have been guests in their southern california home. we have been together many times in nevada. barbara and i have for decades worked together politically, campaigning in different parts of the country, different parts of california and different parts of nevada. we have raised money together for the cause of democrats, we have raised money for each other, and it's always been a pleasure to work with her on this and other issues. barbara and i came to washington together in 1982, 34 years ago. barbara and i will be leaving washington together after 34 memorable years together. so congratulations, senator barbara boxer, on your historic career as a senator for 40 million californians and 300 million citizens of the united states. barbara, remember, you are and always will be my sister. god speed, barbara. the presiding officer: the senator from california. mrs. boxer: senator reid, my leader, i can't tell you how humble i feel to hear you talk about my career, to put it in many ways a historic place. i'm going to have a lot to say about