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Thank you for inquiring about flying a flag over the United States Capitol. As you may know, I am retiring from the United States Senate effective January 2, 2011. I am asking that all requests for flags to be flown after November 17, 2010 be directed to Senator Roberts' office to ensure they can be processed and fulfilled without any complications related to the end of my term in the Senate. You can find his information at http://roberts.senate.gov.

I am honored and privileged to have served you in the United States Senate. Kansans elected me to Congress on a platform of Reduce, Reform, and Return in order to restore the American dream for Kansans and all Americans; and I based my service upon these principles. From taxes to welfare reform to education to matters of fiscal responsibility to defense and all that comes in between, I cast my vote with these principles in mind. Again, I thank you for allowing me to serve you in the Senate.