Tributes poured in for former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn, who died Thursday at age 95. Politicians, astronauts, educators and others called him a hero, with many mentioning the phrase that first sent him into orbit: "Godspeed, John Glenn."
Washington DC – Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) took the Senate floor this morning, to deliver her farewell remarks after losing her seat last month to Democratic opponent, Maggie Hassan in one of the nation's closest political races of the 2016 election season.
Ayotte reserved most of her speech for thanking her family for their support, her staff for their "tireless efforts" and the people of New Hampshire. Speaking of her former constituents, she said: "True to the nature of our great state, they have never been shy about letting me know what's on their minds, in a town hall or in the aisle of the grocery store. They sent me to the Senate with a sense of purpose, and it has been an honor to work for them and their families."
