[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 200 (Wednesday, December 19, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S7915]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CLAIRE McCASKELL

  Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to my 
colleague, Claire McCaskill. Claire and I came to the Senate together 
in January 2007, and she has served the people of Missouri and the 
United States with distinction for the past 12 years.
  Former Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis once remarked, ``Sunlight 
is said to be the best of disinfectants.'' When I consider Claire's 
service and her work on both the Special Committee on Aging and the 
Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, I am reminded of 
Justice Brandeis's words. Senator McCaskill was tireless in her efforts 
to shed light on policies and practices that hurt seniors, veterans, 
and the vulnerable in our Nation.
  For example, Senator McCaskill has been a strong advocate of 
empowering veterans, giving them a voice, and holding the VA 
accountable through the Veterans' Customer Satisfaction Program she 
designed. This program allows veterans to provide anonymous feedback on 
their healthcare treatment at VA facilities across the country.
  Senator McCaskill has also been a champion for seniors. She used her 
position on the Special Committee on Aging to investigate fraudulent 
Medicare bills and an IRS-impersonation scheme to ensure seniors have 
access to quality healthcare and a financially stable retirement. I had 
the honor of succeeding her as ranking member of the Aging Committee 
and have worked to continue her focus on protecting seniors from scam 
artists.
  Finally, Senator McCaskill's work on the Victims Protection Act of 
2014 is a shining example of her commitment to protecting the wellbeing 
of our servicemembers who have endured the horror of sexual assault in 
the military. When many in power choose to stand down, Claire stands up 
for survivors.
  The Senate, and especially the class of 2006, will miss Senator 
Claire McCaskill in this Chamber, but I have no doubt that she will 
find a way to use her extraordinary skills to help those who are 
powerless.
  Thank you, Claire, for your years of public service.

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