justin smith and patrick smith and frank gore signing with the philadelphia eagles and also word that colin kaepernick may be on the trading block. ktvu's john sasaki spoke with fans about the news. he is live at the old candlestick park. john? >> reporter: fans are scratching their heads. some are angry. many are pointing the finger at jed york. >> reporter: candlestick park is a shell of its former self. fans might say it is no different than the team that now plays. >> leader of the band is messing things up somewhere. >> the 49ers left san francisco for greener pastures and players appear to be doing the same. frank gore to free agency and patrick willis and justin smith to retirement. >> they are jumping ship. retiring because it is like -- i believe they don't want to play for the organization any longer. >> madness. >> reporter: it was topic number one. >> the defense has been based around for the large part of the success, justin smith and patrick willis. >> reporter: he is trying to figure out how this could be happening at once. >> no, it does not look like we have a concret

back with me patrick smith, richard tilman and matthew wald and on the phone carlene pettis and davidcie and richard quest and thank you all for joining us. >> as a faa investigator i want to say that if we are divulging some secrets, but if the seek security is so weak that we have to rely on the communication between the pilots and the crew and then it is seekcret. it is archaic thought to believe that it is controlled by the secrets. it is not. safety is controlled by the mitigation efforts of events from occur, and they are strong and public and anyone can look them up. there are some secrets, of course, and as a federal agent, and federal aviation inspector for several years, we are trained or on that and very well and thank you for letting me defend that. >> go ahead, jim and i will let you respond. >> i apologize to anybody who may be bent out of shape over this but the difference is where the information comes from. if it is coming from the internet study or whatever else are the best buddy who is in the loop is one thing, but don puts together an elite group of people whose w

. >> this posted by patrick smith. he was on his break, found this bird in a pvc pipe. those are his parents. he's returning them to the fold. >> go back over to your mom and dad. >> he's sweat band as he run as way. >> cue inspirational musicen. ♪ >> wow that was like one of the coolest things that's ever happened to me. >>> he thought he'd seen his friend alive for the last time. >> but then a little miracle happened the next day. >> see the uplifting story that keeps him going. ♪ >> wow. >> that is perfect. >> shows you the power of music. >>> plus why why use its wings to fly when this guy can take it on a joy ride. >> who would do this? ♪ it's work♪ >>> tim wallace has been fighting lymphoma for seven months and he's in west lake ohio. he left his friend it looked like this was the moment before he finally passed. but then a little miracle happened the next day. ♪ ♪ >> this guy in bed with the guitar singing well i might add, is tim wallace. you can see, there's an entire band there. they're singing the song "duncan brady," known as been on a job too long. has a bi

. >> this posted by patrick smith. he was on his break, found this bird in a pvc pipe. those are his parents. he's returning them to the fold. >> go back over to your mom and dad. >> he's sweat band as he run as way. >> cue inspirational musicen. ♪ >> wow that was like one of the coolest things that's ever happened to me. >>> he thought he'd seen his friend alive for the last time. >> but then a little miracle happened the next day. >> see the uplifting story that keeps him going. ♪ >> wow. >> that is perfect. >> shows you the power of music. >>> plus why why use its wings to fly when this guy can take it on a joy ride. >> who would do this? ♪ it's work♪ [ birds chirping ] [ inhales, exhales ] [ announcer ] cigarettes are not just dangerous when they're smoked. [ rat squeaking ] they're dangerous long after. cigarette butts are toxic. they release chemicals that poison our water... and harm wildlife. and millions... are polluting our environment. [ sniffing ] [ seagulls squawking ] >>> tim wallace has been fighting lymphoma for seven months and he's in west lake ohio. h

patrick willis retiring. defensive lineman justin smith retiring. and quarterback colin kaepernick rumored to be on the trading block. >> this is going to be a really big blow for that team. >> reporter: conner mcnairy works with sports fever in campbell and is a big 49ers fans. >> you look at all the big names on the super bowl team almost made it to the super bowl two times before and they're pretty much all gone now. >> reporter: not to mention the coach, jim harbaugh, was the first to depart for a coaching job at michigan. >> i'm not terribly upset about it. i hate to see these players go. >> reporter: but frank valdez, a 49ers fan since the 1980s says it's not time to panic. >> 49ers are a great franchise. i think they know what they're doing. i'm excited about this new coach. >> reporter: he says wait and see what new players the 49ers will get but admits that 2015 will probably be a season of change. in santa clara len ramirez, kpix 5. >> the defections might not be done. there are several other 49ers who are free agents and could sign with o

family who have served ambassador jean kennedy smith, connecticut senator ted kennedy junior, congressman patrick kennedy, senator joe kennedy the second, senator joe kennedy the third, ambassador caroline kennedy, lieutenant governor kathleen kennedy townsend, and maryland house of delegates mark schreiber. [applause] and finally, i would like to especially thank vikki and all of the family members who are with us today. vicki, this wonderful, wonderful occasion, thank you. [applause] you have done the nation a favor , with a tireless efforts to construct this incredible, incredible chamber, which brings me to some opening remarks i would like to make, with your permission.

patrick willis will reportedly retire tomorrow. he missed most of last year after undergoing surgery on his left foot. defensive lineman justin smithn't committed to calling it a career as of yet. the veteran is leaving the door open to playing some of the 2015 season. >> i think his situation is a lot different than patrick willis's. i think justin smith is willing to take more time. he might be leaning toward retirement now but i think it's something he's willing to keep the window open and see if he feels like playing. he takes a lot of wear and tear on that body and i think he would be open to coming back midpart of the season or even later in the season if he has that desire to continue playing football. >> 49ers all time leading rusher frank gore was reportedly leaving the 49 eshz for a deal with the eagles is now reconsidering that move and the indianapolis colts are possibly the destination. 49ers only offered the running back a one year deal for $4 million. >>> a's taking on texas. bottom of the first. line shot to left and philly burns with an outstanting catch. mack money any, nice move. 4-1. on to scottsdale, giants ope

. >> the defense has been based around for the large part of that success justin smith and patrick willis. >> reporter: he is trying to figure out how this could be happening at once. >> i don't know if smith had it anyway. if a bunch of dudes walk out the door, hard to think it is not related. >> i think there is more of changing of the guard. >> reporter: that 49ers store fans were discouraged. >> not great when your best players are leaving. must be something seriously wrong. >> reporter: one fan had a suns for the ceo that he will not take because of -- suggestion for the ceo that he will not take. >> see what your uncle did back in the day. [ indiscernible ] >> five super bowl championships. >> reporter: about patrick willis, michael crabtree tweeted we have been through a lot together, nothing but respect. he might be on his way out the door as a free agent as well. >> thank you. changes are plenty for the 49ers. and it is only a months and a half. you have to wonder about 49er fans who bought the seat licenses and the new stadium and all of that and they are going from real true su

. >> as we told you earlier in this newscast, patrick willis, frank gore, justin smith, mike iupati all about to leave the 49ers. gore apparently could be headed to the colts after reports had him signing with the eagles yesterday letting the franchise rushing leader walk a move that jeremy newberry says makes sense. >> they've got a very capable guy sitting behind them in carlos. i think frank is one of the toughest running backs i've been around in my life, but at some point a we get older as -- as we get old are as football players, this is year 11 for frank, you got to part ways sometimes if the price isn't right and 7.5 million in the next two is a whole lot for a 32-year-old back. >>> clippers guard andre jones was fined 10 grand for this shove of green during his interview. he hardly got his money's worth. bobby knight got his money's worth, tony la ruse a watching the warriors -- larussa watching the warriors in phoenix. the suns went on a 9-0 run to end the half. eric bledsoe stepped in, tied it at 46-46, but steph curry scored 25 of his 36 in the 2nd half. a 17 point lead in t

smith set up on one end and had beverley step up at the other. >> mike: patrick beverley hits his thirdple of this afternoon. josh smith and lebron gets space. does he want to go? yes, he does. good defense. they fight for it. james gets a time-out called as cleveland has possession at the bottom of the scrum. cavaliers ball out of the time-out. >> hubie: now josh smith plays this perfectly. watch as he goes for the block. lebron could not get a good angle but banks the shot. this is just great hustle by thompson. you claim you're paying too much for wireless but isn't this what you agreed to? yes. i object! we move to cut ms. kapur's rate plan in half! no one should be paying these prices to call their mother... we demand a great rate plan at half the price. i got you ms. kapur. been fouled by your wireless carrier? bring in your verizon or at&t bill and turn in your old phone. we'll cut your rate plan in half. we'll even buy out your current contract. visit us online or come into a sprint store. half. >> mike: fourth quarter. guarding james harden then james trying to say, hey, he cal

. >> 7 time probowler patrick willis will retire and justin smith is leaning toward calling it quits.to learn to communicate better in this organization. >> after signing jerome simpson with several run ins with the law, you have to ask, i don't know what he was thinking. that's not exactly the account ability we heard at the end of the season. >> the san francisco 49ers win with class. >> no one has hit that description better than frank gore. the all time leading rusher who will be 32 in may is headed elsewhere. the football analyst jeremy newberry thinks they got it right. >> at some point as we get older this is year 11 for frank. you have to part ways if the price is right. >> they will not have a probowl guard. mike will be with the rivals. all eyes will be on york. >> we expect to win the superbowl every year. >> there is more bad news. bruce miller was arrested on spousal abuse. we are disappointed to learn of this. we will collect all relevant information. after last season with numerous nfl players he may face possible suspension. it was all bad news for the 49ers. raiders h

to vicki, ted, patrick caroline , ambassador smith, members of the kennedy family, thank you so muchiting me to speak today. your eminence, colonel malley, vice president biden governor baker, mary walsh, members of congress, past and present, and pretty much every elected official in massachusetts. [laughter] it is an honor to be at this dedication with you. boston, i know that michele knight have joined our prayers with yours over the past few days for a hero, it john monahan, who was shot in the line of duty on friday night. [applause] i mention him because last year the white house, the vice president and i had the chance to honor him as one of america's top cops for riskying his life to save another officer. i'm told that the officer is awake and talking. we wish him a full and speedy recovery. [applause] i also want to single out someone who very much wanted to be here, just as he was for nearly 25 days as he represented this commonwealth along with head in the senate, and that is secretary of state john kerry. [applause] many of you know, john is an europe with our allies and

patrick willis, frank gore, justin smith and another player about to leave the 49ers. that's a combine 20 pro bowl selections between four players. now, gore apparently could be headed to the colts after reports had him signing with the eagles on sunday. now, letting the franchise rushing leader walk is a move that kpix 5, nfl analyst jeremy newberry says makes sense. >> they got a very capable guy sitting in carlos. i think the world of frank. frank is one of the toughest running backs i have ever been around in my life. he is probably one of the greatest running backs ever in 49er history but at some point as we get older as football players, this is year 11 for frank, you have to part ways sometime if the price isn't right. 7.5 million guaranteed, is a whole lot for a 32-year-old back. >> frank turns 32 in may. >>> dante jones clippers guard fined $10,000 for this involve on draymond green during his post interview on sunday. he hardly got his money's worth. safe to say bobby knight used to get his money's word. he and tony la russa watching the warriors in focuses

smith & forge hard cider. oww! made strong. ( cheers and applause ) >> larry: welcome back. we're talking about allowing gay groups to march in new york's st. patrick's day parade. joining me on the panel tonight: comedian and co-host of the "race wars" podcast, sherrod small. ( cheers and applause ) >> thank you, larry! founder of the irish l.g.b.t. group "lavender and green alliance," brendan fay.

justin smith and also h of course multiple reports that frank gore is out the door headed for philly or indianapolis. but the willis retirement has many scratching their heads. >> i think with patrick willis this is a multilayered thing. i think there are football reasons, i think there are health reasons. but i think the overriding thing is that patrick willis feels like he has a higher calling outside of football to help youth and make an impact outside of the game that he's been playing for the past eight seasons. >> we'll have much more coming up in sports including the latest with justin smith possibly playing some games with the red and gold nebs season. >> we have players getting arrest pd. the 49ers have been struggling with their team image. >> we might not win the super bowl every year but we can conduct ourselves with class and we can conduct ourselves in a way that makes me proud. >> that was the day they parted

espn confirms that linebacker patrick willis is planning to announce retirement tomorrow. multiple reports claim that justin smith will announce a retirement tomorrow and free agent running back frank gore the all-time leading rusher and a workhorse for several years has reportedly told people he will sign with the philadelphia eagles. >> a lot of changes going on. >> bill cosby breaks his silence after months of scandal. the emergency he is sending in the hope of getting his career back on track. >> and rallying against racism the consequences handed down against a college fraternity after an office againstive video went viral. (scal): good day, m'lady! i am sir-can-a-lot, here to save you from another breakfast bore. wake up those eggs with glorious spam! see what spam can! do... at spam.com >> shut down and kick out, the president of the university of oklahoma says the school is cutting all ties with the fraternity after a video surfaces of the latest doing a racist chant. [ inaudible ] >> whoa. in hours of that clip being posted the sigma alpha epsilon national headquarters announced they were closing the cha

all of those in the family who have served ambassador jean kennedy smith, connecticut senator ted kennedy junior, congressman patrick kennedy, senator joe kennedy the second, senator joe kennedy the third, ambassador caroline kennedy, lieutenant governor kathleen kennedy townsend, and maryland house of delegates mark schreiber. [applause] and finally, i would like to especially thank vikki and all of the family members who are with us today. vicki, this wonderful, wonderful occasion, thank you. [applause] you have done the nation a favor , with a tireless efforts to construct this incredible, incredible chamber, which brings me to some opening remarks i would like to make, with your permission. like my former colleagues in this chamber, i can remember vividly, vividly 41 years ago when i first stood to speak on the floor as united states senator. i was the least senior senator of not only that your but they told me the least senior senator in all of american history to be elected to the united states senate. senate seniority is based on previous offices you held. i was a county councilman. then it was still a time,

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patrick willis announced his retirement. he says i thank you for everything. it has been a pleasure. >> and justin smith also on the brink of retirement. the veteran has been contemplating this move for some time, but there are reports he lay delay his retirement. stay with us as all of these stories unfold when we are not on the air. you can always go to our web page as well, nbc bay area.com. we are also on facebook and actively on twitter. >>> another year before the criminal trial starts for the deadly san bruno pipeline explosion. they will face a fine up to $1.1 billion if convicted. >>> 5:36 right now. two people accused of abandoning residents face charges. homeland security agents arrested the former owner yesterday at the san francisco airport. the home's former administrator still on the run this morning. they each face up to 17 acquires in prison if convicted. >>> the woman at the center of the silicone valley actual harassment lawsuit will be on the stand again today. she says they debating porn stars and talked about the hotness of yahoo ceo marisa meyer. >>> the santa clara water district

michael crabtree and mike upote are set to leave and justin smith is also expected to announce his retirement from the nfl by the end of the week. patrick willis is approaching the podium now. he's just about to come out. we're watching live as a press conference is about to get underway at leave vie stadium. he will be announcing his -- levi stadium. he will be announcing his retirement. he is the third 49er to retire from the nfl in the last two days. >> have a couple of speakers prior to pat address everyone. then we'll turn it over to pat for his thoughts and q and a. >> it sounds like there will be a few other speakers first. the owner and the manager of the 49ers. we'll monitor this and we will be bringing it back to you shortly as soon as patrick willis starts talking. >>> moving on, emergency crews are working to get a derailed train back on the tracks in san jose. a pair of cargo train cars came off the tracks before 10:00 a.m. this was at east tailor and north 7th streets. one of the empty union pacific rock carriers is teetering on its side. you can see it right there. a wheel or axle broke off just before the train came to a

patrick willis is set to retire perhaps as soon as tomorrow. also unconfirmed reports that all-star defensive lineman justice smith will follow. he was quoted saying his decision will likely be made next week. >> this whole day kind of brought down a little bit. >> and bad news doesn't stop there. running back frank gore is expected to sign with the eagles tomorrow. leaving niner fans asking now what? >> didn't realize that losing harbaugh and the rest of the dominos would fall. >> the vp of sales at sports gallery in mountain view. >> niners came back on the saints. wild card game. >> assigned patrick willis's photograph is now 10% off. he is hoping that fans are still willing to open their wallets for retiring star. >> patrick willis was one of our best sellers. >> bottom line will be directly linked to whoever steps in willis's position. and if that person can lead the niners to the playoffs. >> don't want to buy a product of a team that's not doing well. >> there are late reports this afternoon from nfl insider saying that frank gore may sign with the eagles -- excuse me, colts instead of eagles. there is still a lot of un

and patrick willis saying he will be retiring and says that it has been a pleasure. also justin smith on the brink of retirement. he has been contemplating the move for some time, but there are reports he may delay his retirement and play a lesser schedule for the 49ers this season. you can go to our website for the latest information and we're on facebook and twitter. >> a developing story, the santa clara sheriff's department tracking down accused child molester. investigators believe that carter broke into a nearby apartment complecomplex, change clothes, and took off. >>> shots were fired outs of highland hospital late last night. no one was hurt and there is no word on any arrests. >> police are investigating a deadly shooting on chestnut street just a block away from a high school. a woman died at the scene. a man and woman are in the hospital this morning. >>> a santa clara valley water district will take it's first look at a new water rate hike today. they want to raise rates as much as 30% because of the drought. district officials say that people are conserving more during t

patrick's day. skies will be sunny. irish eyes will be smiling. >> we do have arrivals to talk about. >> coming up you'll hear from tori smith bulldog: oooh!discounters' $197 mattress sale! television announcer: get a serta mattress any size for just $197 each piece when you buy the complete set. the $197 mattress sale... bulldog: oh boy! television announcer: ...ends sunday. ♪ mattress discounters ♪ >>> with michael crabtree likely headed elsewhere and 49ers into need for speed san francisco assigned tori smith. she got a five-year deal. and the receiver has 49 catches for almost 800 yards. >> it's a great play there and to help them out and everybody else is out there, burning. >> frank gore spoke to the media today after getting a three-year $12 million deal. >> i've been open and i do think this team is getting a better rank. >> linebacker is headed to jacksonville. today, they did sign former chief center. also got dan williams across the middle. >> the basketball tournament began. cal in the opener. a third with a three and cal did not let off the second half. there is travis again scoring up close. so let the heist begin the two mee

patrick's day. skies will be sunny. irish eyes will be smiling. >> we do have arrivals to talk about. >> coming up you'll hear from tori smith ♪ ♪ ♪ turn around ♪ere's nothing good for me around ♪ ♪ turn around ♪ ♪ every now and then i get a little bit tired ♪ ♪ of craving something that i can't have ♪ ♪ turn around, barbara ♪ ♪ forever i've been praying for a snack in my life ♪ ♪ and now i have a brownie ending all of my strife ♪ ♪ i finally found the right snack ♪ ♪ ♪ >>> with michael crabtree likely headed elsewhere and 49ers into need for speed san francisco assigned tori smith. she got a five-year deal. and the receiver has 49 catches for almost 800 yards. >> it's a great play there and to help them out and everybody else is out there, burning. >> frank gore spoke to the media today after getting a three-year $12 million deal. >> i've been open and i do think this team is getting a better rank. >> linebacker is headed to jacksonville. today, they did sign former chief center. also got dan williams across the middle. >> the basketball tournament began. cal in the opener. a third with a three and cal did not let off the second half. there is

patrick wallace says that he's gonna retire tomorrow. the system can't play anymore. smithnk gore now says he's going to philadelphia. crabtree to buffalo that still?. cabinet will reinforce that in a minute. the person is laughing right now is hardball he got while the getting was good. jim harbaugh. >>: i think all the stories happening at once can't help but give fans a sense that the ship is sinking. the thickness 17 pro both among them was patrick willis frank gory. cost a lot of bread on the team. >>gary: the the big surprise was patrick willis earlier in this season's stating that i'm gonna get off my feet and not play the rest of the year sought to be ready to go and have a long run here with the 49ers. the the outstanding player. he is only the third player in history to make seven pro bowls in his first seven seasons. so what the 49ers get out of this with them announcing his retirement they give some of about 7 1/2 million in cap release parian cap relief. we take those shoulder pads off you really don't carry the same way. as for gold or age crept in his residen

smith & forge hard cider. oww! made strong. ( cheers and applause ) >> larry: welcome back. we're talking about allowing gay groups to march in new york's st. patrick'sade. joining me on the panel tonight: comedian and co-host of the "race wars" podcast, sherrod small. ( cheers and applause ) >> thank you, larry! founder of the irish l.g.b.t. group "lavender and green alliance," brendan fay. ( cheers and applause ) very, very funny comedian, she's been with us a few times. kathleen madigan. one of our favorites. and comedian and star of the new web series "cop show" on lstudio.com, colin quinn. ( cheers and applause ) so much fun. brendan, i want to start with you because i know you've been protesting this issue a lot, and, you know, just try to relate to us-- as i said my people tend to protest a lot. we've been protesting just trying to not get shot, you're protesting praedz. >> that's right. >> larry: i'm not making a moral equivalence here. just help me to understand why this issue is so important. >> absolutely. well, i'm irish, and i'm gay, and part of our irish tradition is to speak up and stand up against discrimination prejudice, and injusti

patrick willis announced he is retiring after eight years. his announcement comes as 49ers fans have had a week of bad news with top players leaveing the team and another player arrested. azenith smith is live at levi stadium. willis is leaving at a time when many people say the team could use a leader like him. >> reporter: yeah, he is often known as the spiritual leader on the team. but you can't fault him leaving on his own terms. he is retiring happy. he has nothing but gratitude and no regrets. as he face reporters to announce he was retiring to the 49ers, he was candid, emotional, and real as to why he was leaving. at one point, he choked up. >> there will not have been a day in my career where i don't feel like .. i gave everything i have. >> reporter: the all pro linebacker says he is leaving humbled and grateful. not as a perk man, but an honest man. honest in knowing his health and his injured toe has kept him in performing his best with his team. >> if i don't have what i know i need to give my teammates in this organization the best chance of winning, then i can't be out there doing that. and sit on the sideline and just collect a paycheck? i feel like that would be wron

patrick was will listen that piece with his life. these become more spiritual when you look at the names that are gone frank gore michael crabtree justice mess will probably retire as well justin smith. so there are rumblings on social media as some fans want to get together and actually sue the team for failing to put a product on the field that needs fans' expectations. it is certainly fans are displeased. >>pam: the fans really are fired up and grant just explained joust clifford is the here and tells more about that >>reporter: this is a tough nut time for 49ers fans as the bad news keeps coming out of the camp. one fan says he is particularly upset because they put down a lot of money for season tickets. victor source says he the lifelong 49ers fan. as part of a promotion for the business he says last year he financed the purchase of under and $65,000 rights to the future games and the avaya stadium he also said he made a purchase in part because the 49ers assured him that the team remain competitive. >>reporter: he also says he was given the impression that the coaching staff employee roster was in good shape. he says he was told the gem harbaugh that we had no intentions of l

smith and all these guys -- all of a sudden it feels like this is coming apart. how do you replace him? >> there is a silver lining here. chris borland replaced patrick willis last year. but when willis was injured -- borland was the first 49er rookie in 13 years to be named the nfc defensive player of the week. this guy can tackle. he is an impact football player so while losing patrick willis certainly hurts, the 49ers i think look solid at linebacker. remember, navorro bowman was hurt all last year. he is coming back. you got borland, wilhoite. so that is one position i think they can afford a loss. there's no replacing patrick willis but borland is good. >> something is going on with that team, man. >> a lot. >> thank you. >> read my blog. >> dennis, we'll see you in a little while. [ laughter ] >>> paul? >> yes. >> read dennis' blog. >> i want to try to get my forecast on dennis' blog. it's so wildly possible. do you have room for a forecast there, dennis? chance of rain. wonderful news we're talking about the rain getting here about 6 to 12 hours from now. not much but something. and more rainfall than we're going to see any other day for the r

smith's "focus" was fourth. >>> we're going to slide up to the upper 60s here later this afternoon. even a few low 70s after this somewhat frosty start in a few spots. st. patrick's'll turn colder late. much cooler mid week with things getting a little damp here, maybe a wet flake mixing in by late thursday, friday. >> still keeping a close eye on the accident blocking the right lane i-66 eastbound between 234 and centreville. sky 9 is in place. you can see traffic is starting to get by a bit but it's now reduced down to one, possibly two lanes of traffic. be mindful if you're going to be traveling out in that area. >>> cbs this morning is next. israelis head to the polls tuesday to choose a new leader. will benjamin benjamin netanyahu get the nod for a historic fourth term? >> a new class of cholesterol drugs promising significant chance to reduce your chance of heart attack. when will they arrive and what you need to know about them. >> larry and i will be back in 25 minutes with traffic and weather updates. >> for news, weather and traffic 24 hours a day and those bracket challenges, sign up on the wusa9 app. >> i'll be back at noon with erica grow. we hope to

smith, he is analyst at schneider electric. it's great to see you this morning. >> happy st. patrick's day. >> and to yourself. problem we've seen with oil prices but the dollar has at least leveled off a little bit. now we're looking at oil prices continuing to decline. what's happening this morning? >> well, that's right. i think it's just a temporary distraction today for the euro. we had a decent german sentiment number. but the key thing is the strong dollar has been pressuring crude low since the highs of last june. but then focused in the last few months and weeks, it's shifted to higher inventories here in the u.s. not only on a total basis which is 450 million barrels in storage there which is is the highest level in 80 years, but the key thing is that cushing inventory. we could run out of space there in the next few months. >> so this is not an irrationally low price as far as you're concerned. there are real fundamental supply reasons for it. >> yes. very much so. in the near term that's where there really is this risk given that yes we are seeing the rate count drop. we've seen it drop 46% from th

smith grove kentucky. line for independents. caller: good morning. i grew up watching tv, reading the newspaper, and had a great deal of respect for senators such as fulbright, patrick, that kind of respect those kinds of people are no longer there. there may be some that have come in that keep their openness available to them, and to their constituents, but it has been very sad to me that the rancor lack of historical knowledge actually. that's why we are continually repeating errors of the past. it is a sad day for america. we may one day look back on the quote decline of america as having begun in the 20th century, perhaps with the contract of america that seem to set the stage for a lot of -- host: and d, do you think the ever present i of the camera is one of the reasons for the loss of collegiality, especially in the united states senate? it was something that president obama alluded to when he said that ted kennedy regretted that arguments are now made to cameras and not colleagues, directed to a narrow base, rather than the body politic of the whole. caller: there may well be a lot of that. on occasions, beginning with present -- president eisenhower to have