^ How Romney reacted while watching the footage: “Romney, sitting in the chamber just now, was stoic and didn t move when the Senate was shown this video showing Officer Goodman saving him from the mob.” (Via CNN’s
^ Romney later told reporters he hadn’t seen that footage before: “He says it was the first time he’s ever seen it and didn’t realize how close he got. ‘It tears your, your heart and brings tears to your eyes, that was overwhelmingly distressing and emotional.’ Says he plans on thanking Officer Goodman.” (Via NBC’s
It must be traumatic for senators to watch this footage, especially while at the crime scene: The Washington Post’s