Burris Discusses Meeting With Senate Leaders

... by a few anxious people.

And, of course, I met Majority Leader Harry Reid for the first time. And he's a very warm and charming gentleman. As a matter of fact, we have a lot in common, and we began to chat about that and about our families. And, of course, he was glad to hear, you know, about some of my upbringing and my family, my education and my experience.

And, most of all, Senator Reid was very glad to hear about my love for public service, my love for the 13 million people of the great state of Illinois.

And, therefore, when we get these two matters -- as you heard in his press conference -- out of the way, the signature of my good friend -- and I say my good friend, Secretary Jesse White, because we are friends -- and, of course, my testimony before the impeachment committee tomorrow in Springfield, then we will proceed then to submit our documentation to the Senate.

And, as you heard Chairman -- President (sic) Reid say, this will go to the Rules Committee, and they will then assess it and let me know what the outcome is.

So I'm very pleased this afternoon. I'm happy. My whole interest in this experience has been to be prepared, Roland, to represent my great state.