You can't answer the question, even though we all know that, President, because the Secretary of State. I do not participate in domestic. Is not about domestic political issues. This is about our democracy. You're asking me to opine, just like I don't do campaign rallies. You. Because as Secretary of State, we're not supposed to. That's been the long tradition of the department. And you should know that if you've been on this committee for any period of time. Mr. Secretary, it seems like you have an issue admitting facts. (15:48–15:57)
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Asserts that the Secretary of State traditionally does not engage in political campaigning or opining on domestic issues.
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