Kent Conrad actually said...

I think that's very important for the people that we represent here, that they understand, yes, we've made progress, in some ways very drama...

I think that, too, is an act of patriotism. It's very much appreciated.

As far as I am concerned, these people that work behind the cloak of anonymity attacking people are cowards.

I'd say to the press they ought to quit printing anonymous attacks on people; it does not reflect well on them, either.