Kevin Roberts: “I rise today to pay tribute to the life of Chris Allen, who worked as my senior economic policy adviser. It is fitting…”

“I rise today to pay tribute to the life of Chris Allen, who worked as my senior economic policy adviser. It is fitting that I do so on the Senate floor because Chris Allen would be the first one to tell you he loved his job. This statement was delivered so frequently and with such sincerity that one was compelled to look inward and remind one's self of what a privilege it is to work in the U.S. Senate on behalf of the American people. Chris Allen was a student of history and a lover of politics. Ladies and gentlemen, Chris Allen loved tax policy. If that doesn't tell you what a special person he was, I don't know what does. Chris's attitude about his job extended to his coworkers. He loved his coworkers. When he was on my staff, Chris was always willing to help junior staff, senior staff, or interns. It didn't matter--he had time for you. He rolled up his sleeves and pitched in. He gave you advice. He truly cared. When it came time for my 2014 campaign, Chris spent his vacation days with me in Kansas--knocking on doors, walking in parades, and being a force of positive energy no matter what we faced. Normally these are grueling tasks but not for Chris. He had fun. He loved it. As a matter of fact, posted on the wall of our little Hart kitchen, we have a selfie on election night of my crew at the victory party. The picture is entitled ``This is what victory looks like.'' And right smack-dab in the middle is one smiling Chris Allen.…”