The bottom line is this. The Senate parliamentarian has been clear that a chairman can override committee rules by a vote of the majority of the committee. Both Republican and Democratic chairs have done that in the past. I think each of us would say that we did not relish it. But this committee has a long tradition of robust debate and I especially appreciate your comments about trying to recognize that precedent in your own administration as chairman. (02:56–03:00)
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