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Omaha Steve

(99,055 posts)
Tue Nov 16, 2021, 02:11 PM Nov 2021

Leahy gives emotional speech in Senate on retirement plans

Source: AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after announcing he will not seek reelection, Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont told his colleagues in an emotional speech on the Senate floor on Tuesday that they have become like family to him over the last nearly 47 years.

The 81-year-old Leahy, who as the Senate’s president pro tempore is third in line to the presidency, said that he’s been honored to fight for Vermont and that he did not make the decision to retire lightly.

“Here’s the thing about the Senate. Here’s where small states like Vermont have not just a seat at the table but a voice at the table,” he said, noting that Vermont had championed farm-to-school programs and revitalization of historic downtowns, ideas that gained traction nationally.

He thanked his staff and his family, particularly his wife, Marcelle.



Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., looks down as he speaks during a news conference at the Vermont State House to announce he will not seek re-election, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Montpelier, V.T. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)


Read more: https://apnews.com/article/vermont-patrick-leahy-congress-f5814df1e3d5f02de58e8a7b66f68948

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Leahy gives emotional speech in Senate on retirement plans (Original Post) Omaha Steve Nov 2021 OP
Another bozo AP headline bucolic_frolic Nov 2021 #1
Having a bad day? I don't understand your post... secondwind Nov 2021 #2
All you have to do is read the headline literally bucolic_frolic Nov 2021 #4
No worries, I'm sure the senator has a fine retirement plan. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2021 #3
Yep. twodogsbarking Nov 2021 #7
His conscience, his courage, his absolute decency will be deeply missed. ⭐ Judi Lynn Nov 2021 #5
A good man! lastlib Nov 2021 #6
Thank you for all of the hard work Sen. Leahy CountAllVotes Nov 2021 #8

bucolic_frolic

(42,655 posts)
1. Another bozo AP headline
Tue Nov 16, 2021, 06:31 PM
Nov 2021

If you hadn't heard elsewhere today that the Senator is retiring, you might well think this speech was about 401Ks, IRAs, and pensions.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,282 posts)
3. No worries, I'm sure the senator has a fine retirement plan.
Tue Nov 16, 2021, 07:13 PM
Nov 2021

But, this bozo thinks we could do better for everyone than simply Social Security and Medicare. Some, who have never been U.S. senators, are struggling.

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