Arlen also saved the day when he went after Anita Hill and save Clarence Thomas. I don't particularly like the guy and I don't trust him, but I'm glad he's been supporting the President's nominees this year and last. He's been a good Chairman -- even if we don't count his smackdown of Chap Q Fats.
Some things are better left unsaid.
Thomas got the USSC position anyway. Hill ended up looking like a fool.
Too bad we didn't have Internet access and FR at that time.