From the "60 Minutes" archives: Sen. Fritz Hollings

Back in 2004, Hollings sat down with Mike Wallace and explained why he was retiring from the Senate. Hollings died last weekend.
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[@randyc9700]

R.I.P "Fritz" your contribution to America was of considerable importance, your effort & determination to improve are great country was an act of patriotism unattainable by most civil servants, it was an honor to be American during your historic run as sentor.

[@Zeldarw104]

Wow!! I respect his cantor, he's really truthful in his assessment, about politics on both sides throughout history and on-the-job experience. 🤔

[@CheeseTheAnimator_onGoAnimate]

It’s a shame there aren’t men of his stature in the Democratic or even Republican parties

[@w5cdt]

the voice of Foghorn Leghorn…..

[@01dfresh]

“Cheney and Rumsfeld all going..... whooopeee”

[@Moorsho]

So you mean to tell me politicians are for sale.ohhh I did not know that.

[@epipd5712]

I love to hear Mr Hollings speak. Rip

[@tracy9451]

I did not know lobbyist wrote bills!

[@ronaldrothchild4068]

Yeah most politicians just actors in suits now a days and the firms literally right the bills and they have to pass those bills if not those firms primary them with the trillions they represent

[@ronaldrothchild4068]

It’s sad they have local state and federal lobby firms running each level which all run by few billionaires

[@ronaldrothchild4068]

In Nevada only a few firms control aka men write and fundraise for al the republicans and democrats

[@Hd28cw]

South Carolinians in my trailer park call this dude foghorn leghorn