Ted Stevens bids farewell to Senate
Republican Sen. Ted Stevens address the Senate for a finale time today. He was saluted with a standing ovation by his Senate colleagues.
Stevens is leaving the Senate a defeated man after losing a close election to Democrat Mark Begich and being convicted on seven felony conspiracy counts. “I look forward to the day when I can remove the cloud that currently surrounds me,” said Stevens.
This video is from C-SPAN 2, broadcast Nov. 20, 2008.
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