I thank the Senator from Arkansas. I yield to the distinguished Senator of Connecticut, Mr. Blumenthal, the ranking member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee. He has been an invaluable partner with me in the development of this legislation, the management of the committee, and he deserves tremendous credit. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lee). The Senator from Connecticut.
Share
More from Johnny Isakson
I thank the gentleman. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, all postcloture time is expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Murphy nomination?
I am delighted to join Senator Tester on the floor as ranking member of the Veterans' Committee, and he and I as chairman have worked together on many, many issues. And today, we are glad to come to the floor and tell the Senate how much…
I ask unanimous consent to speak for 60 seconds. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
I am from Georgia. Last night in Georgia, Alabama, and throughout the Southeast, one of the worst tornadoes went through that has ever gone through in history. Twenty-three Alabamians were killed last night; a number of homes in Georgia…





