Kent Conrad: “I ask unanimous consent the period for morning business be extended until 3 p.m. for debate only, with Senators…”

We admire that, and I can say on both sides of the aisle, people recognize the job he did as Budget Committee Chairman.

The consequence of failure has to be made clear.

People are smart, and if you just share with them the basic information, a lot of people will make a good decision.

I thought he was an outstanding Committee Chairman, and my former intern has succeeded him in his Congressional seat.