Overview
- In his farewell speech, Sen. Mitt Romney highlighted bipartisan successes, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Electoral Count Act reforms, gun safety measures, and marriage legislation with religious protections.
- Romney expressed regret over unfulfilled goals, particularly addressing the national debt, warning that rising interest burdens could hinder military and social spending.
- The senator criticized divisive political figures who threaten national unity and called on leaders to uphold virtue and collaboration in governance.
- Romney, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, reflected on his 25 years in public service and urged a 'new generation' of leaders to take on the nation's challenges.
- Colleagues from both parties praised Romney as a principled and pragmatic problem-solver, with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell lauding his bipartisan contributions during his six-year Senate term.