Cord Byrd: “let me comment on a couple of things that the distinguished Senator from Illinois just said. The Senator from Illinois…”

“let me comment on a couple of things that the distinguished Senator from Illinois just said. The Senator from Illinois served in the other body and he served on the Appropriations Committee. He comes to this body bringing great talent, one of the most talented Members that I have ever seen in this body. He brings great talent to this chamber. He can speak on any subject. He is similar to Mr. Dorgan, and can speak on any subject at the drop of a hat. He is very articulate, he is smart, and I am proud to have him as a fellow Member. Now, he mentioned a change that was made in basketball. I wish that they would make another change in basketball. When I talk about ``basketball'' that is a subject concerning which I know almost nothing. But I have watched a few basketball games. I can remember how they played them when I was in high school, which was a long time ago. But it really irritates me to see basketball players run down the court with that ball and jump up and hang on the hoop and just drop the ball through the basket.”