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Sen. Bond delivered these remarks on the senate floor on December 14.

Thank you, Leader McConnell, for your kind words.
 
Since I announced I would not seek re-election, I have been overwhelmed by the nice things folks are saying about me.
 
There is nothing like being eulogized while still breathing.
 
A few words to Leader McConnell:  It has been a good many years since you and I sat in the back of the chamber in what you dubbed as the “Not Quite Ready for Prime Time” Club.
 
While I never made it to Prime Time â€" except of course my appearance one night on Jon Stewart as a less-than-best-selling author â€" you certainly have arrived!
 
You have led us through many difficult and protracted debates.  Through it all you have been an agile, disciplined negotiator with a good sense of humor, and you kept us together on many tough votes.  At least, as much as it is possible to keep forty-someth! ing independent minds together.  Or, as I like to say, 40 frogs in a wheelbarrow.
 
So, thank you, Mitch.  While I might have occasionally caused you heartburn, I have always appreciated your intelligence, leadership and friendship.
 
You and Elaine are good friends of Linda’s and mine.  We extend you every and all good wishes for your future.

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