Barbara Mikulski: “It is a national security issue in terms of safety and reliability.”

I rise to take the floor for what I call my summing-up speech. It is not my farewell speech because I have the honor and privilege of being the ranking member and former chairman of the Appropriations Committee. I will speak later on this…

In the interest of time, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Missouri.

I yield such time to the Senator. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maine.

I want to add my voice of sadness and regret for the loss of Pat Summitt. I extend my deepest sympathy to her family, friends, and the entire Lady Vols community. Pat Summitt was a trailblazer for all American women. I am honored to be a…