A Farewell to Senator Jeffords

When others in his position would be thinking about where are the papers going and how will we retire, just a matter of months ago he offered the boldest solution to combat global climate change this body has ever considered.

He has championed legislation to strengthen our Nation’s education system and increase the opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

All of us can talk about what we do here. It is what we leave for our children and our grandchildren that counts. Future generations of Vermonters will honor Jim’s legacy when they see the work that he began as attorney general and continued throughout the Senate — helping to restore Lake Champlain to its brilliance, its magnificence; or witness the bald eagles abounding in the wilderness areas, thanks to Jim.

He has served Vermont well and, just as importantly, he has served the Senate well.