McConnell Pays Tribute to Dr. Brian Monahan, the Attending Physician for the United States Congress
‘Throughout this health crisis, the Senate, its members and our staffs have been lucky to have the steady leadership of Dr. Brian Monahan in our corner. Our Attending Physician has responded with the same ability and professionalism that have benefited Congress and the Supreme Court for more than a decade… And we thank the good doctor for all he does for this institution and for his country.’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor in tribute to Dr. Brian Monahan, the Attending Physician for the United States Congress:
“Throughout this health crisis, the Senate, its members and our staffs have been lucky to have the steady leadership of Dr. Brian Monahan in our corner.
“Our Attending Physician has responded with the same ability and professionalism that have benefited Congress and the Supreme Court for more than a decade.
“His continued guidance is making it possible for the Senate to smartly and safely fulfill our constitutional duty to the American people.
“The last time our nation faced a pandemic on this scale, the 1918 Spanish flu, the Attending Physician’s office was still more than a decade away from even existing. Dr. Monahan has had to break unprecedented ground in his crucial role on multiple levels. But, true to form, he has adapted on the fly to serve his country.
“Dr. Monahan has developed detailed advice for members and committees. His team is working around the clock to answer questions and keep us healthy.
“Expertise and attention to detail are nothing new from our Attending Physician, who has spent a proud career in military service.
“The Senate is lucky the public service of this decorated Rear Admiral and celebrated instructor has brought him to us. We certainly are grateful to him and his team.
“Now I am happy to report that we aren’t the only ones taking notice.
“So as a measure of our collective gratitude, I ask unanimous consent that this recent New York Times feature profile of Dr. Monahan be printed in the Record.
“And we thank the good doctor for all he does for this institution and for his country.”
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