And in both chambers of congress and the nation was formed. Like most americans on my life journey i have overcome adversity. By the grace of god, where is 12yearold my dad died of a heart attack. I learned at an early age, each day of this life begins. My brother martin passed away. This type of debrief of losing a family member. Every moment, every chapter of our lives is a gift. As it has been for most chapters of my life i didnt come here in the traditional or easy way. I think governor doug doocy for the blessing to serve the great state of arizona especially during these times of unprecedented challenges. Accepting the governors appointment by the most prestigious, and governing body, like most missions in my life, high risk, high purpose and ever, becoming a us senator is the alternate expression of this, do things afraid. In my fight for the grand canyon state. I gave my maiden speech on this floor, gave my approach through 26 years in uniform. The best of your calling, dont walk by a problem, choose to do something instead of trying to be somebody. As i make the trip home from dc for the last time closing the 9year chapter of my life, with gratitude and no regrets. The most optimistic, resilient and gritty people on the face of the earth. My name is on the door in the office this year this is always been a team effort, none of what we would have achieved is possible without exceptionally talented and committed staff many of whom are here today. Im so thankful for my team of professionals who embody core values with integrity, service, and i think those for all six years for my time in the house and senate. The legislative director drove the legislative success embodying the young brilliant talent making a difference on the hill. My deputy state director who took a risk to join the team in the house and built strong relationships, and a tireless caseworker to help arizonans left behind by federal agencies, they welcomed our larger team in the senate. That incredible group, i recognize the deputy chief of staff, and the arizona team and the director of scheduling. And could not function without her on so many levels. This institution could not operate and people of all 50 states would not be served without intelligent, hard charging, often young men and women who choose to work on the hill. And but for making few were they choose behindthescenes, and glamorous jobs, to be part of keeping our Constitutional Republic stocked. Im proud and thankful to team mc sally and the impact they made for others. Together as a team, 7800 arizonans getting the runaround from bureaucracy in the last two years wont. We secured 7 million benefit, it is an honor to be your voice and your fighter. We crafted the legislative agenda and fought for freedom, opportunity for americans and arizonans, many principles for which i and my fellow veterans played a key role in creating a Strong Economy so everyone has the opportunity to realize the american dream, rebuilding our military, standing up to china, securing our border and transforming the judiciary back to its constitutional role for generations to come. This includes the opportunity to confirm a pioneering justice to the supreme court. We worked together in this chamber to deliver relief for the first in a century pandemic saving jobs and small businesses. Thanks to donald trump, mike pence, Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell and all my colleagues who demonstrated leadership and commitment to these important missions, we saved the warthog again. Due process for brilliant senior military leader to continue to serve our nation and i told the world in the senate on Services Committee hearing that as a fighter pilot, and retired colonel and senator i am a survivor of sexual assault. My path of healing, finding my voice and strength could not be held down or held back, was not easy but i can truly say like joseph in the old testament, what is intended for evil god used for good. Im grateful to god for giving me the courage to tell my story and glad to be a senator not only to lead on reforms signed into law but to use my platform to be an example of healing for others. I served in the air force and developed a common sense approach to solving problems deploying to dc. Despite division, obstruction, congress, to seek Common Ground. It is a tangible difference in peoples lives. The lines are very bright and look where the vendor diagram overlaps to get something accomplished and it works. The most bills signed into law in the senate. I joined with many in the chamber on both sides of the aisle for Common Ground for common good. As one of the combat veterans in the senate i was uniquely honored to fight for our military heroes, families and veterans. And get across the finish line. Give them lifesaving treatment they are in and deserved. Reach their full godgiven potential. They are seen and unseen. To and we are a profound debt. My deepest hope is the work we did to fight for our veterans is a cornerstone of the legacy we leave in the senate. Over the last few years i met so many inspiring arizonans as i travel through 15 counties and engage people from myriad backgrounds and experiences. It was the honor of a lifetime to meet four navajos when attending national to visit with world war ii veterans like george croft, participating in the 70 fifth anniversary of dday, to connect with and encourage arizona sailors patrolling the strait of hormuz during heightened tensions with iran and a purple heart on iraq war veteran, secured the board with the lad family and other patriotic people who i never would have met had i not served in the process. Over the last several months i have been so inspired and proud to witness arizonans stepping up to help each other to get through this pandemic. Small Business Owners at university sound innovative ways to make ppe for frontline healthcare heroes, delivered meals to doctors and nurses and church congregations, food boxes at the national guard, and with unprecedented challenges, took to the beauty for the arizona trail and were joined for part of the hike. We saw firsthand the benefits of the Great American outdoors act, crowning jewel of our state. Legislation championed in this way. The Border Patrol and local law enforcement, keeping our communities safe to support these heroes. I will miss these lifechanging opportunities but will carry with me the time i had from arizonas as we approach the end of the year that tested our country i look forward to spend time as i did every year in prayer, thought and writing for the year ahead. I feel the lords presents a few words on my heart, words that are important to keep strong and guide for the next year. Three words stuck out during my time of reflection, i put these words on sticky notes to serve as daily reminders. Peace, joy and gratitude. I have known a piece of understanding, a joy that can only come from the creator and that on the most difficult days almighty god will be on this earth and in this chamber, in this moment in our nations history. During challenging times, the founding ethos of our great country. Early in my time in the military i was pointed to a book for guidance as i navigated with this risk my career to stand up for what is right. Can it be that you are put in this position for such a time as this . I was honored to serve with each of you in this chamber. We experience the gift of life, this season is one filled with tumult and challenges i know we will get through it as americans always do together. When i was appointed to the senate i thought of this season in my life, in the last 2 years of my life, the change in seasons for me, i dont have clarity on what my next mission is, and created each of us, we live up to that purpose, john mccain exerted to us. This mentality, encapsulated by Teddy Roosevelt 100 years ago. The one i trust we well know. I came across his man in the arena package, i spoke to the purpose driven spirit. I put it on the bulletin board, the same yellow torn paper is not my refrigerator today 30 years later. In this short season where i joined you that we were daring in all we did to advance worthy causes and they knew neither victory nor defeat. It has been a true honor, arizona. We are an extraordinary state with extraordinary people. I know our future is blessed and bright just like our state motto. I have been enriched to fight for you and serve you these past six years, two in the senate. I wish my successor mark kelly all the best as he represents our incredible state in this chamber. Let me close with words of the apostle paul which i hope and pray will be said about my life in my final days when they come. He wrote i have fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. May god continue to bless america and arizona,ay we all finish the race and keep the faith. Mister president , i yield the oor for the final time. 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