Bill Nelson: “I wish to say that, of course, the junior Senator from Florida was sad to hear the announcement of the senior Senator…”

“I wish to say that, of course, the junior Senator from Florida was sad to hear the announcement of the senior Senator from Florida announcing his retirement. Senator Bob Graham is one of the most distinguished public servants who has ever come out of the State of Florida: a two-term Governor, a former State legislator, and now a many-term Senator who has given great leadership to our State. I will have more to say about this later, but I am proud to stand to thank my friend for his years and years--a lifetime--of public service for the United States and the people of Florida.”