Claudia Tenney: “Thank you so much Representative Arrington. You are terrific. I might add something about the commitment to civility and…”

“Thank you so much Representative Arrington. You are terrific. I might add something about the commitment to civility and why it really reflects who you are also and why it was such an honor to serve with you. I remember all of us having the discussion, the freshman class, with the Democrats. We were at one of our social events, and you were just always the consummate ``let's get along, let's be ladies and gentlemen, let's work together. We have got to do this, because in the end the tables are going to turn. You are going to be in power, and we are not, or you are going to be in the majority, and let's just not look at that. Let's go beyond that.'' I still remember those conversations with you. You are a terrific Member. You served honorably. You have a wonderful family. I really am grateful for your friendship and your support. None of these friendships end here. This is an amazing 2 years in this 115th Congress. I think it was really special. Maybe everybody feels that way when they go to Congress, but I think our group was really different, and I am including the Democrats in that as well. We had a great group, and as we move into 116--I am sorry I am not going to be joining you all--but let's keep on the tradition of what we have done. Let's stay together and continue to work to protect our constitutional Republic.…”