[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6189]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO ANDREW KERR

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
invaluable member of my staff on the Select Committee on Intelligence, 
Andrew Kerr. Andrew has been a familiar face around the committee for 
the last 7 years, but he will leave us shortly to return to the State 
Department. I am honored to have the opportunity to thank Andrew for 
his service on the committee, and I want to publicly note my 
appreciation for his outstanding work.
  Since becoming the vice chairman of the committee in 2011, I have 
often looked to Andrew for guidance and counsel on intelligence and 
counterterrorism matters. Despite the successes or shortcomings of the 
intelligence community, Andrew has always provided grounded and 
dependable advice. He has also done extensive oversight work designed 
to reduce excessive spending and encourage efficiency in the 
intelligence community.
  Andrew is a dedicated public servant and I am sure the State 
Department is happy to have him return. His presence will be missed on 
the committee and in the Senate, but I want to wish him well as he 
returns to the Executive branch. Thanks Andrew, for a job well done.
  Mr. President, I yield the floor.

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