That's the Senate's constitutional role when it comes to confirmation of nominations to the executive branch of the government. And we take that role seriously. But We are not going to allow the Democrats to obstruct or block President Trump and the will of the American people. So you have said that you would do recess appointments if it came to that. What's the threshold for getting to that point for recess appointments? (01:01–01:09)
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