Mark Dayton: “I want to close by associating myself with the remarks of the Senator from California and her regards and respect to the…”

“I want to close by associating myself with the remarks of the Senator from California and her regards and respect to the other retiring Members, particularly Senator Edwards who has just spoken and has distinguished himself so impressively over the last year and half in the service of our country by seeking the Vice Presidency. I am proud of my State of Minnesota. They cast by a majority over 100,000 votes for Senator Edwards and Senator Kerry, reflecting the wisdom of voters in the tremendous excitement of Senator Edwards and Senator Kerry. But Senator Edwards, in my personal experience, generated tremendous courage and enthusiasm in St. Paul, MN on Labor Day and on the Iron Range in Minnesota. He has a very bright future in whatever future endeavors. I join my colleagues in expressing to his wife Elizabeth our prayers for a speedy recovery. I think that will be the result. I thank the Senator for his outstanding service and as leader of our party and our country. I also want to join my colleagues in expressing my highest personal regard for Senator Daschle.”