U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. , takes a bite of an ice cream sundae named after him in Burlington, Vt. , Monday, Dec. 22, 2008. Ben & Jerry's unveiled an ice cream sundae in honor of Sen. Patrick Leahy becoming Vermont's longest serving U.S. senator. Leahy reaches that milestone on Saturday, when he surpasses the late Sen. George Aiken's record. The sundae includes a scoop of Cherry Garcia, a scoop of Phish Food, hot fudge, whipped cream and topped with nuts. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. , takes a bite of an ice cream sundae named after him in Burlington, Vt. , Monday, Dec. 22, 2008. Ben & Jerry's unveiled an ice cream sundae in honor of Sen. Patrick Leahy becoming Vermont's longest serving U.S. senator. Leahy reaches that milestone on Saturday, when he surpasses the late Sen. George Aiken's record. The sundae includes a scoop of Cherry Garcia, a scoop of Phish Food, hot fudge, whipped cream and topped with nuts.

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