They put together a strong negotiating team. Senator Lankford, the Republican in the room, is one of the strongest conservatives in the United States Senate. They've got a bipartisan. This is divided government. The only way to get things done is to work in a bipartisan way. That's what this bill represents. The American people are smart. They're going to know exactly who to blame if this bill does not even get a hearing in the United States House of Representatives. (00:21–00:26)
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