Bernie Sanders' short speech

Just 12 hours after Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, wrapped up his marathon speech on the Senate floor in Washington D.C., he was strolling in a hangar in South Burlington to talk with some of the families awaiting the arrival of their soldiers who served in Afghanistan.

After the 132 soldiers arrived, hugged kids, spouses and friends, they were called for one final formation and an official welcome home.

Adjutant General Michael Dubie thanked them. Gov. Jim Douglas said a few words, and then Sanders came to the microphone.

"Don't worry this isn't a day for long speeches," Sanders said in a slightly hoarse voice. "Great job and welcome home."

Reading recommendations from Sen. Bernie Sanders

Looking for some book tips for yourself or a book-loving friend?

You could consider the books that Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, mentioned during his 8.5 hours speech on Friday.

A blog on a site called GalleyCat reviewed all 124 pages of Sanders' speech to cull out his book references. The blogger, Jason Boog found  four books:

• The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley and William Danko
• Third World American by Arianna Huffington
• Rebooting the American Dream by Tom Hartman
• Richistan by Robert Frank

Check out the blog or check out the books.