while Chairman Feinstein and Chairman Rockefeller are still here on the floor, may I just take a moment to thank them for the work they did on this report. I am very proud of the moral certainty of leadership that both Chairman Rockefeller and Chairman Feinstein showed. It was, as they know better than I, through many troubles, toils, and snares, that this report was able to be produced. I could not be happier that we made it public while Senator Rockefeller remains a Member of this body and has the chance to participate in this. I join Chairman Feinstein in recognizing the exceptional work of the Intelligence Committee staff: David, Dan, Alissa--who is not with us any longer. I thank you for mentioning Andrew Grotto, who was my staff member, who worked on this report. I feel we have done a very good thing here. I appreciate very much in particular Senator McCain coming forward. He brings a unique moral perspective and force to this conversation. He has wielded that moral perspective and force with great courage. I yield the floor. ____________________
On the recordDecember 9, 2014
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