Kevin Roberts: “will the distinguished leader yield? Mr. McCONNELL. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Kansas.”

I thank Senator Young and Senator Collins, who have just preceded me and set the tone, as only they can do, with regard to honoring Memorial Day. It is truly an honor to stand on the floor of the Senate and speak about so many who have…

I am honored to pay tribute to Johnny Isakson. I don't know how I could top anything that has been mentioned by Senator Perdue and, especially, Senator Coons--Senator Chris Coons has given us a charge to follow Johnny's example--and…

Movements like ours are not weakened by adversity. We are sharpened by it. Let’s take what we’ve learned.

I thank the Senator for yielding to me. As has been aptly pointed out by Senator Hoeven, who, by the way, does an outstanding job as our protector on the all-powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, we are in a tough place. We really…