Senator Leahy just announced that he will not be seeking another term as Senator for Vermont.
He went to the Vermont Statehouse to deliver his speech this morning. He recapped his career highlights and things he was especially proud of over the years. Helping Vermonters, especially for women and children, agriculture, protecting the Constitution, the Violence Against Women Act, protections for LGBTQ and Native Americans, civil liberties, judicial nominations, Small State Minimums, and federal funds for Vermont. He mentioned his wife Marcelle often.
He said his goal has been to bring Vermont values to challenges around the world, and he listed some of his world travels and human rights work.
Leahy said he was supported by his family and staff and fellow Vermonters, and that he’s proud of being the longest serving Senator and accomplishing his goals.
He said he’d continue to serve Vermont, but “it is time to put down the gavel and pass the torch to the next Vermonter” to carry on this work. It’s time to come home, he said.
