[LisaFab]

He was standing and actually reading quite well for a man of 99 years.

[xsmommy]

that is what is burning me up more than anything else. #1 the fact that Leahy TOLD him they would send it to the floor for a vote #2, the TRADITION that it is a courtesy accorded former chairmen of the committee and #3, the guy is 99 dang years old, at deaths door and RETIRING after unprecedented years of service, and they are SPITTING IN HIS FACE here!