Senate: Balfour Closes, Members Vote

For the past hour, Sen. Balfour has seen his bill attacked.

He says, now, let's make it quick.

Balfour says the General Assembly checks the Public Service Commission. He notes the GA has tied the PSC's hands many times before.

"So," he says, "Don't tell me this bill doesn't belong here."

Balfour says he is disappointed because GP is portrayed as a Dr. Jekyl, Mr. Hyde.

Balfour then notes GP's good work after Hurricane Katrina. Balfour is showing real emotion. He's raising his voice.

"No deals were cut."

"This is good for business."

"This bill helps them, encourages (GP) to build this plant" and employee people looking for work.

"It keeps costs down."

"One of the best speeches I've ever seen from him" says one of the cameramen behind me.