by Frank James
Sen. Ted Stevens gave his valedictory speech on the Senate floor today. The 85-year old who holds the record as the longest-serving Republican senator in history said repeatedly stressed his love for and sense of duty to Alaska.
He said:
And home is where the heart is... If that is so I have two homes. One is right here in this chamber and the other is my beloved state of Alaska. Alaska and the Senate. I must leave one to return to the other."
He also said:
"My motto has been here, to hell with politics. Just do what is right for Alaska. And I've tried everyday to live up to those words."
Oh yes, he did say he hopes to clear the cloud caused by his conviction for lying on his federal financial disclosure forms which helped lead to his defeat this week by Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich.
Comments
A song for Ted that Barack would appreciate:
Na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na
Hey-hey
Goodbye!!!
Posted by: BobinATL | November 20, 2008 5:08 PM
He will not be missed!!
Posted by: jackson | November 20, 2008 5:13 PM
Good riddance!
http://www.entertonement.com/collections/7653/Ted-Stevens%27-Final-Farewell
Posted by: BaxterJ | November 20, 2008 6:09 PM
Swan song, or a tooth filling pain inducing, chalk on blackboard screech?
Go away Sen. Dr. No.
This is one of the sweetest outcomes of '11/4'.
Posted by: C.Morris | November 20, 2008 7:04 PM