And I had a reputation — I think my colleagues would tell you — in the Senate of putting these things together, Democrats and Republicans.

But what’s happened is that there are a number of Republicans who know better, but they’re afraid. I know — I won’t ask for names, but I’m sure my colleagues can tell you from the Senate at least six United States senators have come to me and said, “I know — I know I should vote for this, Joe. But if I do, they’ll primary me and I’ll be out.” It’s not very courageous, but this — the Far Right has taken over that party.

And it’s not even conservative in a traditional sense of conservative. It’s mean. It’s ugly. It’s the way — look what’s happening down in Florida. (Inaudible), they’re going after Mickey Mouse. (Laughter.) (Inaudible.) I mean, seriously, think about it. As my friend used to say (inaudible), “Who woulda thunk it?” (Laughter.)