Richard Shelby’s last week as our United States senator was poetically amazing.
The nation watched as he gave his farewell address to the Senate His speech was followed by a tribute from his longtime friend Sen. Patrick Leahey. Shelby and Leahey from Vermont are best friends and co-chaired the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee together for their final six-year terms, which ended January 3, 2023. They walked out together after a lasting three decade partnership.Â
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