Mitch McConnell

Mr. McCONNELL

Mr. McCONNELL. I call up the Inhofe amendment No. 764, as modified, with the changes at the desk.

Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask for the yeas and nays on my amendment.

Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk for the substitute amendment.

Mr. McCONNELL. I have an amendment at the desk and ask the clerk to report.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the reading be dispensed with.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask for the yeas and nays on my amendment.

Mr. McCONNELL. I have a second-degree amendment at the desk.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the reading be dispensed with.

Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I have an amendment to the text of the underlying bill.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the reading be dispensed with.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask for the yeas and nays on my amendment.

Mr. McCONNELL. I have a second-degree amendment at the desk.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the reading be dispensed with.

Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk for the underlying bill.

Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I move to recommit the bill to the Armed Services Committee with instructions.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the reading be dispensed with.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask for the yeas and nays on the motion to recommit with instructions.

Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I have an amendment to the instructions.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the reading be waived.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask for the yeas and nays on my amendment.

Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I have a second-degree amendment at the desk.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the reading be waived.

Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions be waived.

Mr. McCONNELL

Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, today I would like to remember the remarkable life and lasting impact of Robin Dale Holbrook, of Banner, KY, who passed away last month in a tragic accident. Robin, who was widely admired for his selfless compassion and unshakable integrity, dedicated his life to improving the health of his Floyd County community for nearly three decades. Robin was the clinic director at the Eula Hall Healthcare Center in Mud Creek, where he made a difference in the lives of so many. I have had the privilege to visit this important center, in this rural Appalachian community, which provides comprehensive services to many Kentuckians who may not have access to other care. As both a physician's assistant and an administrator, Robin's coworkers remembered he didn't approach his work as a job, but rather a passion. Caring for the members of his community was a calling for Robin and a way to live out his Christian ministry. The staff at the Eula Hall center intend to show respect for his memory by delivering the same level of care Robin gave to patients every single day. On July 3, Robin's family, friends, and colleagues will celebrate his life at the clinic where he served his community. I would like to join them as they honor this impressive man and his decades of kindness and service to Floyd County. Elaine and I extend our condolences to Robin's wife, Angela, his family, and his many friends.