CSPAN2 U.S. Senate Sen. Al Franken Farewell Speech December 22, 2017
What we dont talk about all that often, mr. President , is the work of all the men and women on our staff who make all this possible. Ive been fortunate to have to have had a hardworking, dedicated staff both in washington and minnesota and have no doubt that they will go on to do great things and to serve our nation well. Mr. President , im also very welcome to have a family that has stood by me for the good times and the tough times of being a senator. As senators we have packed schedules, late nights and difficult votes and divisive issues and a lot of time invested in better understanding ...