everything there is named after robert byrd, the highways, the health clinics, the buildings, the fbi building. i remember when i did an interview with him, we went back and looked at it today because he made a remark that at the time i thought, i have to remember this. he was talking about his legacy and the ku klux klan and expressed great regret that he was a member. he said, i know when i die, that will be what people will talk about. but he also said to me, when i am dead and am opened, they will find west virginia written on my heart, which is so robert byrd. he loved that state. he was orphaned, his father gave him over to his aunt. just an incredible story. but he knew how to wield power. appropriations committee -- before we bring you in with your memories, let's go to senator harry reid. >> a senator from the state of hawaii to be president pro temp