Rob Portman: “I am glad we just voted down the motion by the Democratic leader to adjourn because we have work to do here, including…”

“I am glad we just voted down the motion by the Democratic leader to adjourn because we have work to do here, including the COVID-19 legislation that we need to be here to be working on. So I am glad the motion to table was successful. And, yes, we also have to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court. Tribute to John Ruthven Mr. President, I have come to the floor today to pay tribute to John Ruthven, a beloved son of Ohio who passed away last week at the age of 95. John Ruthven was a nationally recognized wildlife artist and a naturalist whose extraordinary artistic skills earned him numerous awards and other recognitions. But it was John's integrity, his humility, his generosity, and personal warmth that led to so many admirers. John never met a stranger, and even in these strident times, John never had an enemy. He was an eternal optimist who looked for the best in people and in doing so, brought out the best in everyone. John was a true son of Ohio who grew up in Cincinnati and, as a boy, was often found fishing and hunting and sketching along the Ohio River. He was a lifelong patriot who was very proud of his country and proud of having served his country as an 18-year-old sailor during World War II. He was generous of spirit and generous in giving back to his community, contributing his time and artwork to literally hundreds of good causes.…”