Sam Brownback: “I wish to recognize four key staff members who really helped shepherd this bill through. This is important safety…”

“I wish to recognize four key staff members who really helped shepherd this bill through. This is important safety legislation. I, first, recognize Senator Kennedy's lead staff on this, Esther Olavarria, who is a humble, diligent servant of the State and who does a wonderful job on these sorts of issues. She worked closely with my staff member, David Neal, who is relatively new to the process but has diligently worked to shepherd this legislation on through. Also, for Senator Feinstein and for Senator Kyl, two wonderful staff members who helped make the core nucleus in negotiating this through; Elizabeth Maier and LeVita Strickland are excellent people. I think at the end of the day when we look to strengthen the borders of this country to protect our people, these four great citizens really dedicated a lot of time and a lot of soul to be able to get this through. I want to note their tremendous activity in this regard.”