Senator Byrd saw the depth of the arrogance of the USA. There just isn't anyone that can take his place.

"I weep for my country." 

The problem with the US Congress is that is no longer operates on morality so much as it does a violent and vicious partisan agenda. Senator Byrd's speech on the house floor should have been heeded and not disregarded. Senator Byrd had wisdom. That is something that grossly lacks in today's Congress.