WATCH: Georgia Senator Gives Heartfelt Speech About Retiring Colleague Diagnosed With Parkinson’s

Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) honored the legacy of his fellow Georgia colleague Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) on Tuesday in preparation for his forthcoming retirement.

“I rise today with mixed emotions. I rise to recognize an incredible Georgian, a true statesman, a titan of the United States Senate, and maybe most importantly, a friend to me and many people here and back home in Georgia,” Perdue said while speaking on the Senate floor.