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On the recordJanuary 29, 2018
Mr. President, I am prepared to deliver remarks, but I see that the majority leader is on the floor, and I do not want to intrude on his desire to take the floor if he wishes. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I thank my good friend from Rhode Island. I will not occupy the Senate floor for very long. Recognition of the Majority Leader The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is recognized. Marshall County High School Shooting Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, the community of Benton, KY, is continuing to pick up the pieces after last week's harrowing shooting. I wish, once again, to thank our law enforcement and first responders for their heroism, and I would also like to recognize Marshall County Judge-Executive Kevin Neal for his leadership when his community needed it the most. For most of us, this tragedy is barely even conceivable, but to the parents of Bailey Holt and Preston Cope, it is now a painful reality. Bailey Holt was 15 years old, and her mother said that she had a ``perfect, sweet soul.'' She has been described as compassionate, confident, and comfortable being herself. When she wasn't busy cheering for the University of Louisville Cardinals, Bailey was always ready with a kind word or a friendly gesture for those who needed it. On social media, her family and friends are using the expression ``Be Like Bailey,'' encouraging everyone who sees it to act with charity. Preston Cope, who was also 15, was known for being kind, soft-spoken, and a quick learner.…
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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