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Retiring Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) gave farewell remarks on the Senate floor on Tuesday, and along with colleagues, marked the event on Twitter.

Dodd said, in two tweets:

Soon I'll be heading to the Senate floor to deliver my farewell address after serving the people of Connecticut for over 30 years. There are no words strong enough to describe what an honor and privilege it has been. 

His fellow senator from Connecticut, Joe Lieberman (I), said:

Heading to the Senate floor to deliver farewell remarks in honor of my longtime friend and colleague @SenChrisDodd.

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) said:

Thank you @SenChrisDodd for your service to #Connecticut and our nation 

Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) said:!

Tremendous final floor speech by @SenChrisDodd. Stirring end of another chapter in his lifetime of public service.

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) said:

On Senate floor w/delauro, larson, murphy, courtney as dodd gives farewell speech.

Dodd was elected to the Senate in 1980 after serving six years in the House.

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