[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3345]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING EDWARD W. BROOKE

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, later today a former Senate colleague 
will be honored at the National Cathedral and laid to rest in 
Arlington. Senator Brooke was a trailblazer. He was a model of honesty 
and courage in office. Through his example, Edward W. Brooke reminded 
Americans that anything was possible in their country. In the years 
since Senator Brooke left office, we have seen the truth of that 
statement.
  So while I am sure the Brooke family will mourn a man they loved 
today, just as any family would, I hope those who loved Senator Brooke 
can remember they have a lot to be proud of, too, as does the Senate, 
as does our country.
  We thank this path-breaking pioneer for his many years of service to 
our country, and we honor him today.

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