Senator Roland Burris - Finally

Just a few moments I had the pleasure of watching Illinois Senator Roland Burris (D) give a press conference.

He started this press conference by thanking those he will be working with and who have helped put this mess surrounding his appointment to bed.

"I am truly humbled and honored" Senator Burris stated, and "thankful for the opportunity to serve."

He also stated:

"I would like to publicly thank Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid" and his fellow State Senator from Illinois Dick Durbin saying that "Never once did I doubt their intentions were other than to protect the Senate as an institiution.."

He went on to defend the Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, suggesting some have treated him unfairly in all of this. He said that he owes Sec.of State Jesse White "a debt of gratitude", and White's is an "autograph I cherish".

In defense of White's refusal to certify his appointment he said that Jesse White stood up for what he believes is right and "His actions reinforce him to be an honorable man."

When questioned about the current scandal with Governor Blago - this honorable and dignified man said about the scandal that "Darkens our states image" - "Remember the old saying that it is always the darkest before the dawn."

Then with the God given class he was born with stated he was "Looking forward to serving in the US Senate."

Humbling...What a guy. The citizens of Illinois should be proud to be represented by this man.