I have deep admiration for Senator Coats and his family. When he leaves the Senate, the Senate will have lost a very important contributor on a good many issues. He has been persistent on this issue... It desperately needs attention, desperately needs a solution, and the Senator from Indiana has been a significant contributor in that effort. I did not want to let this moment pass without sharing my respect for Senator Coats.
Paying tribute to Senator Dan Coats during Senate floor debate.
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