This idea that all of a sudden this is now something new is totally nonsense. And here, look. Part of the problem that we have today is that the Democrats are making historical efforts to absolutely stop President Trump from basic operational duties. We have never had a Congress, as you know, Madam President, that has not allowed nominees to go forward with unanimous consent. So here we are on August 1, having to go through vote after vote. (16:19–16:32)
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Asserts that Democrats are historically obstructing President Trump's operational duties.
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