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It is a great privilege for any man to become a member of the Senate.

I can honestly say that being a United States Senator has been the honor of my life.

I loved being in the Senate. That was a wonderful experience.

The day that I was elected to the United States Senate remains among the most cherished of my life.

I've always been intrigued by the Senate, and admired many of the people who have served there.

I am proud to be in the Senate. I have always been proud to be a part of our political system. It is a remarkable privilege to participate in this system of ours.

I am extremely privileged to serve Rhode Island in the United States Senate, and that is my only goal and aspiration.

Serving in Congress has been more than an honor; it has been one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life... It has been a wonderful ride. It has been a wonderful journey.

I feel that I am best positioned to fight for America's future here in the trenches of the United States Senate.

I consider the United States Senate the greatest deliberative body in the world, and I respect the important role the Constitution affords it in the confirmation of our judges.