Earlier in the day, Sen. John Thune of North Dakota, talked about Gardner’s sense of humor, relating a story about how Gardner left his colleagues 5-hour Energy drinks during the impeachment hearing. “And I got to say,” Thune continued, “you kind of need a 5-hour Energy drink to keep up with Cory.”
In his remarks, the Senate Majority Whip stressed Gardner’s focus and drive, especially when it came to Colorado, saying “he’s left it all on the field during his time in the Senate.”
“I think he knew that when he was elected that he might not be here forever, and he has made every moment over the past six years count,” Thune said. “He’s a results-oriented person. He’s interested in getting things done.”
It was a sentiment echoed by many that took the floor to speak about Gardner.
“Agree with him or not. You can't say he isn't working hard every single second that he's been here,” Bennet said.
Bennet said he would miss working with Gardner, but added that he doesn’t think this is the last we’ll hear from the 46-year-old.
“I suspect Sen. Gardner is not done with his contribution to the country, to the state of Colorado, to his community,” Bennet said. “And I look forward to continuing our work together in whatever capacity he ends up choosing to serve.”
Gardner said it was a privilege to work in the Senate and represent Colorado. And he noted, despite Congress’s low approval rating (he described Congress being as popular as a “Rocky mountain oyster in a bull pen”), there have been accomplishments.
“I hope that we can use those successes to drive even more successes and show the American people that faith in this institution is actually well-deserved.”
Several of Gardner’s Senate colleagues spoke about his policy successes, from the Great American Outdoors Act to funding for the Arkansas Valley Conduit to his response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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