Political Quotes

“I understand the Chair has an announcement. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair lays before the Senate a communication regarding the resignation of Senator Inhofe. Without objection, the letters will be printed in the Record and spread upon the Journal, as follows: There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Washington, DC, November 29, 2022. Hon. Kamala D. Harris, President of the U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Vice President Harris: Please find the attached document dated February 28, 2022 officially notifying Oklahoma Secretary of State Brian Bingman of my intent to resign my Senate seat on January 3, 2023. I further note that my resignation will be effective at 11:59AM on that date. Sincerely, James M. Inhofe, U.S. Senate. ____ U.S. Senate, Washington, DC, February 28, 2022. Secretary of State Brian Bingman, Oklahoma City, OK. Dear Secretary Bingman: It has been the greatest honor to serve the people of Oklahoma since I first entered public service in 1967, but after much prayer and consideration, Kay and I feel the time has come to stand aside and support the next generation of Oklahoma leaders. Accordingly, pursuant to 26 O.S. Sec. 12-119, I am writing to inform you of my intention to retire from the United States Senate on January 3, 2023. Under state law 26 O.S. Sec.…”