running for a full term in 2014. in his farewell address, cowen talked about how slow progress has been when it comes to diversity in the senate. >> in my appointment and coincidence with the appointment of senator scott. two african-americans serving in this body concurrently for the first time in our nation's history. we are the seventh and eighth black senators to serve in this body. i believe this number to be far too few. i am hopeful that these united states will be represent eed by more diverse population. and the diversity of opinions across and within our diverse nation. >> my second bold prediction of the day, this one i feel more confident. there will be a second african-american, out of cory booker in new jersey. >> we have four or five dozen