The senator cemented patriotism to tradition in the normal political manner. But our clock resetting dates are at the wrong time of year. There are only two short intervals during the year when Daylight Saving Time actually does save daylight relative to Standard Time. There is no saving in mid-summer. In summer tne daylight hours far exceed the business day - adjusted or not.
Sunrise comes before the business day begins.
The sun sets after the business day ends. In mid-winter also Daylight Saving Time has no daylight saving advantage over Standard Time. The hour difference between the two determines merely which hours will require electricity - not their number. For example, four of the eight normal business working hours may require electric lighting in mid-winter. On Standard Time these four are different from the four arising under Daylight Saving Time.