WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the passing of David Jones, Sr., of Louisville, Kentucky:

“Elaine and I mourn the passing of David Jones Sr., a devoted son of Louisville and a very dear friend.

“I can say without exaggeration that David was the single most influential friend and mentor I’ve had in my entire career. I’ve never forgotten something he told me when I was starting out in Jefferson County: ‘The most important word in the English language is “focus”.’

“David used his focus and many other talents to build an extraordinary American business and better his community. Whenever a local need had everybody else stumped, David always seemed to end up in the thick of it, forging a path to success.

“Many will rightly reflect on David’s brilliance and determination. But he was also one of the kindest, most decent, most generous individuals I have ever met. I will sorely miss his friendship. Elaine and I join all of Louisville in grief and in appreciation for our friend David.”