And the rehashing begins, reaching back almost 30 years ago, to start, with Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas. Yes, Joe and the men in charge treated Anita Hill abominably. No, Joe didn’t vote to confirm Thomas. Anita Hill said last week she would vote for Joe if he’s the nominee. (No comment from Clarence.)

Your arguments are well known, widely held. We know that because we’ve had to fight against them for decades, while trying to get things done. When have any of you worked at getting things done? Snarling and gnashing your teeth have gotten us nowhere.

What I’ve written above is now written in stone. You won’t change my mind, you won’t shame me. I won’t engage, not because I couldn’t, but because you’ve made it clear you’re not up to listening.

Now do Bernie.