On the recordMay 12, 2011
first I want to give kudos and accolades to my friend and colleague and fellow Madisonian--Madison High School in Brooklyn, NY, that is--Bernie Sanders. I have rarely met, not just here in the Senate but in public life, people who display the passion and the effectiveness combined that Bernie does. Sometimes it is a lonely world for him in a certain sense, because he feels these issues so strongly. He is so outstanding at articulating them in every way. And he wonders why the world does not change a little more. Well, Bernie, in terms of this world, which changes slowly, unfortunately, we would agree with that, you have done a great deal of good for people who need help. I am glad you are here, and I am glad you are my friend. ____________________
