all these passengers were lookinlooking as the vice presit ran up to me, handed me a ticket and said go ahead and get on the train. other people had no idea i wasg but a new i must be somebodyleee important.l [laughter] let me say another importanto be word. you embody what i consider to be the best of public life but only in your commitment to people that are less fortunate around the world, that your genuine sense of caring and good heart. i can't recall when my colleague had a son that was sick with cancer and that was one person who called every day to make sure he was doing well. that's the way that you are not only build a friendship, but you build a reputation with someoneb who really cares.ife i rise to pay tribute to a person that had a chum and his impact on my life and career in the senate and also tremendous impact on the country and the united states of america. they said we have an opening for a republican on the floor and nobody will take it. will you take it? you're i didn't know price at any time you offer it don't look in the face and he saw me and the committee and