I thought Mr. Speaker Johnson had given his gavel to the President, but it appears as though, at least based on your answers, that he gave it to Senator Thune. Because There is no excuse for the Speaker's decision to keep us out of session for 54 days. And by the way, no excuse for the government to be shut down. You and your colleague. That wasn't a question. Repeatedly. (07:17–07:24)
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