Dear Haruna,

I’m a lucky guy. I have a great job where I get to work every day to make things better for folks in Minnesota. I have incredible supporters like you who stand with me in the face of big challenges. And I have a beautiful family that, this year, grew by one more when my daughter Thomasin got married.

As the Frankens gather this holiday season, I can’t help but think about the troops serving around the world – and the families whose holiday celebrations aren’t quite complete this year because a servicemember isn’t there. Before I was a Senator, I went on USO tours, visiting those troops overseas during the holidays. I know we all have them and their families in our thoughts this year.

And I know that many Americans aren’t feeling so lucky this year. It’s really tough out there for working people. And while the holidays are a time for appreciating what we have, it’s also a time to re-commit ourselves to standing up for those who don’t have much.

I want to thank you for being part of our extended campaign family this year, and for sharing our fight to make things better for Minnesota families. And I hope you and yours enjoy a wonderful holiday and a very happy New Year.

Thanks,

Al

P.S.: Usually, in the P.S., I ask for money. And I’m going to do so again here. But this time, it’s not for me – it’s for the USO. They do amazing work, and if you want to do something for the troops this holiday season, please click here to make a donation to the USO.