[Cboldt]

"Mr. President, was it necessary to ..and upset Mrs. Alito (can't now remember the exact wording now .. LOL) .. under the glare of the klieg lights?"

Keep in mind he is referring to the presiding officer of the Senate, not the President of the United States of America.

This is a really good speech.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Confirmation vote 55-32. I have to admit Sheets is surprising me here. Who'da thunk it?

[STARWISE]

Yes .. I know that .. thanks.

[Mo1]

This is a really good speech.

It really pains me to say this .. but Bryd did good

Excuse me while I go smack myself again ;0)

[Cboldt]

"Mr. President, was it necessary to ..and upset Mrs. Alito (can't now remember the exact wording now .. LOL) .. under the glare of the klieg lights?"

Oh, beside that "Mr. President" refers to the chair in the Senate, I think this criticism was directed at the media. The trasncript will show it, but Byrd's critical points are correct, even though he lays blame equally (it shouldn't be), and even though he blames no individuals (he should).

But as for a fairly comprehensive critique of not only the nominationa and confirmation process, but also the compormises of separation of powers, Byrd has a crafted an outstanding speech.

None of the flambouyant "Hear me!" or other phrases he is known for, this is a straight-up talk, and I am convinced, it comes from his heart.