and what effect ithad. i m anxious to hear what the former vice president has to think abouthis. we have not heard from al gore just yet. senator, thank you so much for your time, sir. thank you. do come back. a rare bipartisan moment on capitol hill yesterday. senate democrats and senate republicans putting politics aside to come together and give vice president joe biden a proper sendoff as his time in office comes to an end. there s a reason, get joe on the phone is shorthand for time to get serious in my office. it is often said that if you don t love joe biden, it is time for some serious introspection. you may have a serious problem. we know that when you give us your word as a biden, you mean it and you ll keep it. i just want joe biden to know