Todd Young: “I wanted to address Senator Braun's family, members of his staff, and others who may be watching these proceedings…”

“I wanted to address Senator Braun's family, members of his staff, and others who may be watching these proceedings today. Congratulations to Senator Braun for a great run here. To his family, just wonderful people, I see Maureen in the Gallery and other members of the family. I know they are incredibly proud of Mike at this moment, and they are looking forward to the next step in his professional journey and, therefore, their journey, so thank you for your service. I know that this is every bit as much of a sacrifice and a period of service for members of one's family as it is for us. Sometimes, it is more challenging for family members because we lose all control over what people are saying and whatnot but great to visit with you, and I am looking forward to this next step. And then members of the team, I think it was right and appropriate that Senator Braun spent so much time talking about your great work on behalf of the people of Indiana. The bills that he has shown leadership on, multiple bills, and successes would not have happened, as he said, but for your work, the phone calls received, and the emails responded to, all the meetings. I mean, it is really important. Many people call their U.S. Senator only once. Most people don't call, but they will talk to someone who has talked to a U.S. Senator, and those interactions are just so essential.…”