Kent Conrad: “I wish Senator Byrd a happy birthday. I was there at the celebration last night. Senator Byrd is one of the great men in…”

“I wish Senator Byrd a happy birthday. I was there at the celebration last night. Senator Byrd is one of the great men in American history. As people will look back on his career, they will see a truly remarkable public servant. It has been my privilege in the 21 years I have been here to watch Senator Byrd, to learn from him. He is a truly remarkable man, a renaissance man, somebody who studied not only American history but world history. He has learned from what he has studied. He brings the wisdom of the ages to this Chamber. We have enormous admiration for what Senator Byrd has meant to this country, to his State, and to the Senate that he loves so much. We all recognize Senator Byrd and want to honor him on this special day.”