… we are who we claim to be and that we are that person who claims to have been elected to the United States Senate in the most recent senatorial election. We also have to show up and have the benefit of an election certificate by our Chief Elections Officer, Secretary of State, or Lieutenant Governor in most states to establish that we are eligible to participate here. So this is no different. And the Democratic National Convention, Republican National Convention as well. These are not unusual standards or requirements. And so let's get on to these arguments over and over and over again. (09:13–09:30)
CLAIM
Asserts that Senators must present an election certificate to establish eligibility.
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