Republican of North Carolina is stepping down from his seat in january to become the president of the Heritage Foundation. Next, senator Lindsey Grahm payr tribute to the outgoing senator. Madam president , i met with jim demint this morning, and i, to say i was stunned is an understatement. Jim indicated retiring from the senate next yearco taking over the presideny of h the Heritage Foundation, ah great conservative think tanks here in washington has. South carolina. At times playing the good cop, the bad cop, but always always trying to Work Together. And what differences weve had have been sincere, and thats the word i would use about senator demint. He sincerely believes in his cause. Hes a he sincerely believes in his causes. Hes a sincere voice that people in our party look to for leadership and guidance. What hes done over the last four years to build a conservative movement, to get people involved in politics, like marco rubio, who jim helped early on in his primary i just thi