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“Remembering Carl Levin (Executive Calendar)” mentioning Mitch McConnell was published in the Senate section on page S5203 on July 30.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
Remembering Carl Levin
Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I am sorry to begin my remarks today with a third Senate eulogy for this week alone.
Last evening, we received word that our former colleague from Michigan, Senator Carl Levin, passed away at the age of 87. Carl's fellow Michiganders elected and reelected him six times. He was the longest serving Senator from Michigan ever. His home State liked what they had in this passionate activist turned attorney, turned public servant. His dutiful, diligent, and detail-oriented approach led Senator Levin to build expertise and win respect across a huge range of issues.
The pinnacle of our colleague's career was his years atop the Senate Armed Services Committee. I certainly did not always reach the same conclusions that Carl did, but his independence, his genuine humble curiosity, and his affection for the men and women who wear the uniform were impossible to dispute.
He was earnest. He was solid, forthright, and devoted to the defense of our Nation in ways that he thought best.
I especially admired Carl's courageous, consistent defense of the Senate filibuster and the unique structures that define this institution. He never let short-term political facts cloud his long-
term judgment in that crucial area.
I know all of our condolences go out to Barbara and the entire Levin family today and to all Senators, staff, and friends who will miss our colleague.
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