Sir; ....When you spend so much of your life denying the dire predictions of an approaching reality it probably does seem a little strange and inexplicable when it hits you. I wonder how many condemned men thought upon reaching the ends of their rope: Now; doesn't that feel strange! It looks like the congress is trying to give you a little more rope. I hope you appreciate it. America has plenty of rope. It is running short of patience...Thanks...Sweeney