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On the recordJanuary 20, 2025
I ask unanimous consent that the letters from Senator Rubio regarding his resignation from the Senate be printed in the Record. The letters follow: There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Washington, DC, January 20, 2025. Hon. J.D. Vance, Vice President of the United States, Washington, DC. Mr. Vice President: I have enclosed a letter of resignation, addressed to the Governor of Florida, announcing my resignation from the office of U.S. Senator effective January 20, 2025. As the President of the U.S. Senate, I bring this letter to your attention. Sincerely, Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator. ____ U.S. Senate, Washington, DC, January 20, 2025. Hon. Ron DeSantis, Governor of the State of Florida, Tallahassee, FL. Dear Governor DeSantis: This is to advise you that I hereby resign as U.S. Senator for the State of Florida effective January 20, 2025 in order to assume the responsibilities of U.S. Secretary of State. It has been an honor and privilege to represent the State of Florida for the last 14 years in the U.S. Senate. Sincerely, Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator. ____________________
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