TRIBUTE TO CINDY McCAIN

On 2026-06-01, Senator John Boozman (R-AR) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO CINDY McCAIN" in the Senate.

TRIBUTE TO CINDY McCAIN

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2469] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO CINDY McCAIN Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and recognize the distinguished service of Cindy McCain, executive director of the World Food Programme. Throughout her tenure at the World Food Programme, Cindy demonstrated strong, steady leadership during a period of rising global need. She worked to strengthen the organization by streamlining its structure, improving accountability, and expanding its ability to reach people facing dire gaps in access to lifesaving nutrition aid. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I also want to recognize the important role that American agriculture plays in this mission. Food aid programs have a dual benefit of delivering surplus U.S. grown commodities to those in need. This supports American farmers at home while transforming lives abroad in some of the world's most desperate situations. With the help of Cindy's leadership, these programs have created tremendous good will toward the U.S. in recipient countries. It was an honor to serve alongside her late husband John in the U.S. Senate as they both voiced the benefits of a robust American influence abroad to advance our own interests and help change the world. Their contributions left a lasting mark on the institution and shaped important policies while always demonstrating an unshakeable belief in our country. I thank Cindy McCain for her commitment at the World Food Programme and wish her the very best as she focuses on her continued recovery. I am grateful for her service to strengthening food security around the world, and I am thankful for her continued friendship. ____________________