You're a truly good guy. I believe you're as honorable a person serving in the Congress as there is. I haven't a clue as to why you didn't switch to Independent; you would surely have been re-elected had you chosen to do so.

I appreciate your integrity. You put a quick stop to bush trying to ram Bolton through, and your admission that it's best for the country that the Senate is better off with a dem majority took guts.

So thanks for your service. I hope to see you in the future in public service- in a democratic administration.