our prayers are with his wife, isabel brazer, his son dr. byron brazer, his daughters, and the other countless family members and friends who loved and followed this great man. so, mr. president, it is a great honor and privilege that i stand on the floor of the united states senate and speak on behalf of these two great americans, these two great chicagoans and illinoisans who have done so much for our city, our state, and our nation. it is my hope and prayer and my parting words in this united states senate that these individuals will be memorialized in the body of this great united states senate. mr. president, i thank you so much and i suggest the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: quorum call: quorum call: mr. reid: mr. president? the vice president: the majority leader. mr. reid: i ask unanimous consent the call of the quorum be terminated. the vice president: without objection. mr. reid: i ask there be order in the senate chamber. the vice president: the senate will be in order. the