Bond gives farewell speech today

After almost a quarter-century in Washington, this week marks the last few days of Sen. Kit Bond's career of public service to Missouri. Bond is scheduled to deliver his farewell speech at 10:30 a.m. today on the Senate floor.

Bond has said he intends to join a law firm and continue working to bring jobs to Missouri when his term expires. He will be replaced by Roy Blunt in January.

On Monday, Bond received the National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal. This is the highest award that can be granted to noncareer federal employees, private citizens or others who have performed distinguished service of exceptional significance to the intelligence community. The award was established in 2008 to acknowledge individuals who rendered "extraordinary service at considerable personal sacrifice and who were motivated by patriotism, good citizenship or a sense of public responsibility."

-- Scott Moyers