Thad Cochran: “I am very pleased to see the time the Senate is taking this morning to pay tribute to Senator Bob Kerrey, and to…”

“I am very pleased to see the time the Senate is taking this morning to pay tribute to Senator Bob Kerrey, and to recognize his contribution during our war in Vietnam, and the recognition that he received as a Medal of Honor winner as a result of his sacrifice and his heroic actions during that conflict. I am certainly not, in any way, sad that we didn't spend the time that we had earlier set aside for the Missile Defense Act. I am very glad the Senate acted as it did to make this very important statement about his service and his contribution during that period in our country's history. He has certainly earned the respect not only of the Senate for his service but of the American people as well. I am glad to join with those who pay tribute to him this morning.”