07-12-2017 22:30 via deseretnews.com

Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch, Rep. Mia Love say Franken right to step down

SALT LAKE CITY — Sen. Al Franken's decision to step down was right for his constituents and for the U.S. Senate, Sen. Orrin Hatch said Thursday.
"Serving in the Senate is a privilege," said Hatch, R-Utah, "and here we hold our members to the highest ethical standards, and I expect any of my colleagues to adhere to those standards."
Franken, a Minnesota Democrat, announced Thursday he will resign "in the coming weeks" after seven women accused him of groping or trying to forcibly kiss them.
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