I have been sitting here listening to the respect and the emotion of people recognizing the service of Tom Coburn. I don't have a prepared speech, but I second everything that has been said about Tom. My emotions well up in me when I think about Tom. Tom exhibits the conviction that I wish I had more of, Tom exhibits the commitment I wish I had more of, and he exhibits the courage I wish I had more of. I remember my very dear friend Chuck Olson made this statement: Lord, show me the kind of person You would like me to be and give me the strength to be that person. I feel like God has given a gift to the Senate, and certainly a gift to me, by simply saying, take a look at Tom Coburn. Look at the qualities he exhibits and his commitment to faith. He is a pretty good model to follow. Thank you, Tom. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alaska.
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