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Franken says he’s leaving Senate but not giving up voice

Franken says he's leaving Senate but not giving up voice | iNFOnews.ca
Outgoing U.S. Sen. Al Franken (not pictured) looked over at his wife Franni, second from left, and thanked her for always being at his side at an event, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Minneapolis. From left is his son in law Brody Greenwald, wife Franni, daughter Thomasin and son Joe. The Minnesota Democrat thanked supporters and friends in Minneapolis Thursday night as his eight years in the Senate are set to come to an end. He'll officially step down on Tuesday, Jan. 2. (Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP)

MINNEAPOLIS – Outgoing U.S. Sen. Al Franken says he may be leaving office, but he’s not giving up his voice.

The Minnesota Democrat thanked supporters and friends in Minneapolis Thursday night as his eight years in the Senate are set to come to an end. The former “Saturday Night Live” comedian said he didn’t know what to expect when he first ran for office, “and of course, neither did Minnesotans.”

Franken thanked his wife, Franni, their family and his staff as well as Minnesota’s senior senator, Democrat Amy Klobuchar. He said he still feels like “the luckiest kid in the world.”

Franken announced his plans to resign earlier this month amid a string of sexual misconduct allegations. He’ll officially step down on Tuesday. His successor, current Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, is set to be sworn in on Wednesday.

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