Al Franken addresses supporters ahead of resignation from Senate
Al Franken
Sen. Al Franken  is speaking to friends and supporters in Minnesota ahead of  his  resignation from the Senate  which  he  announced earlier this month amid a storm of sexual misconduct allegations. At times becoming choked up   Franken  said it is the "honor of my life" to serve the people of Minnesota.
"Here is my promise to you: I may be leaving the Senate  but I am not giving up my voice "  Franken  said. "We still have a lot of work to do together on issues ranging from net neutrality and climate change ... and we still have to be ready to speak out for economic justice and to defend the truth."
 Franken  kicked off  his  speech by saying "I am here to thank you."  He  extended gratitude for nearly 30 minutes to those who helped  him  achieve an eight-year run as a U.S. Senator  most notably  his  wife  Franni  CBS Minnesota reports.
"Whatever it is that we do next  we will do it together "  Franken  said. "And while I can never thank her enough for her love and support  I am willing to spend the rest of my life trying.
 He  also highlighted achievements  like helping pass the Affordable Care Act and the Farm Bill.
"All these years later  I am deeply proud of the work I've been able to do on Minnesotans' behalf "  Franken  said.
The move came after a wave of calls for  his  resignation from  his  Democratic colleagues. Multiple women have alleged  he  inappropriately touched them or tried to forcibly kiss them.
"Let me be clear  I may be resigning my seat but I am not giving up my voice "  Franken  said on the Senate floor. "I will continue to stand up for the things I believe in as a citizen and as an activist."
 He 'll officially step down on Tuesday.  His  successor  current Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith  is set to be sworn in on Wednesday.
[TGT] is speaking to friends and supporters in Minnesota ahead of   [TGT]   resignation from the Senate  which   [TGT]   announced earlier this month amid a storm of sexual misconduct allegations. At times becoming choked up    [TGT] said it is the "honor of my life" to serve the people of Minnesota.
"Here is my promise to you: I may be leaving the Senate  but I am not giving up my voice "   [TGT] said. "We still have a lot of work to do together on issues ranging from net neutrality and climate change ... and we still have to be ready to speak out for economic justice and to defend the truth."
  [TGT] kicked off  his  speech by saying "I am here to thank you."  He  extended gratitude for nearly 30 minutes to those who helped  him  achieve an eight-year run as a U.S. Senator  most notably  his  wife  Franni  CBS Minnesota reports.
"Whatever it is that we do next  we will do it together "   [TGT] said. "And while I can never thank her enough for her love and support  I am willing to spend the rest of my life trying.
 He  also highlighted achievements  like helping pass the Affordable Care Act and the Farm Bill.
"All these years later  I am deeply proud of the work I've been able to do on Minnesotans' behalf "  Franken  said.
The move came after a wave of calls for  his  resignation from  his  Democratic colleagues. Multiple women have alleged  he  inappropriately touched them or tried to forcibly kiss them.
"Let me be clear  I may be resigning my seat but I am not giving up my voice "   [TGT] said on the Senate floor. "I will continue to stand up for the things I believe in as a citizen and as an activist."
 He 'll officially step down on Tuesday.  His  successor  current Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith  is set to be sworn in on Wednesday.