U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, who is retiring after being a shrewd force in state and national politics for more than four decades, is stressing the importance of bipartisanship as he prepares to leave office. alnews alpolitics alabamanewsnetwork
Shelby, in his farewell remarks to colleagues on the U.S. Senate floor, said bipartisanship is important because it is “good for the country.”
In floor remarks, members of both parties said Shelby will be remembered for his intellect, integrity and as a leader who has improved the lives of the Alabama people. Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont said the Senate is losing a “skilled leader and a true senator of his word” with Shelby’s departure. “At a time when this body and nation are as divided as ever, Sen. Richard Shelby’s tenure exemplifies a commitment to cooperation and fairness,” Leahy said.
He became known for his measured demeanor and ability to harness his clout and relationships to direct billions of dollars in projects back to his home state of Alabama. He also had the rare accomplishment of chairing four major Senate committees — Appropriations; Intelligence; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; and Rules and Administration.
“Those things I’m proud of. Not that it gave people some money, but it created infrastructure for growth and attraction of business and jobs,” Shelby said in an interview.
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