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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell recently delivered remarks on the Senate floor, acknowledging the contributions of Senator Kyrsten Sinema from Arizona, who is retiring. McConnell highlighted Sinema's impact during her six-year tenure in the Senate, noting her influence and command of policy.

McConnell stated, “It’s perhaps unconventional for the leader of one party to pay formal tribute to a departing Senator who’s caucused with the other side." He praised Sinema for her ability to defy trends and for her dedication to legislative work, saying she "kept at it when longer-tenured colleagues might have thrown in the towel."

He also commented on Sinema's unique style, mentioning that her "maverick streak extends to her efforts to broaden the Senate’s fashion horizons." However, he emphasized that her legacy would be defined by her defense of the Senate's principles. "Arizona’s senior Senator stood up in the face of a grave threat to this institution’s defining characteristic and said ‘no’," McConnell remarked.

McConnell concluded by expressing admiration for Sinema's service and wishing her well in future endeavors: “I admire our colleague for the courage, wisdom, and clarity that have guided her service to the people of Arizona and to the entire nation.”