It wasn't on the senate floor. Leahy approached Cheney outside on the mall to rub his nose in his petty little way. It was just the two of them. And it wasn't "f-- you", it was "go F-- yourself".
Much more effective, and completely appropriate, IMHO. :-)
Cheney was, in that moment, speaking for thousands of us.
It was in the Senate chamber, but the Senate wasn't in session, just a photo session.. still doesn't excuse that language.. I expect better from Repubs..
And it wasn't "f-- you", it was "go F-- yourself".
OH!! That changes EVERYTHING! I stand corrected!