Brian Schatz: “As happened in 2017. They couldn't even do the things that they promised they were going to do, except for the tax cuts.…”

“As happened in 2017. They couldn't even do the things that they promised they were going to do, except for the tax cuts. So I think they understand the fundamental weakness of their position, which is we have a President who is likely to do very unpopular things. And although he is not unpopular at the moment, he is, relatively speaking, very unpopular for a newly inaugurated President, historically unpopular for a newly inaugurated President. And it is going to get worse because everybody knows the way he conducts himself does not age well. So they are in a hurry. But it is not always going to feel like this; it is not always going to be like this. They will lose in court. They will lose in the court of public opinion. I am not suggesting we are not about to experience some bad public policy outcomes and that people will not suffer. A lot of bad stuff is about to happen. But the roots of democracy are deep; and like my friend Calvin Say says: ``Bend but don't break.'' I want everybody to understand, ``bend but don't break.'' I am so proud of Chris for coming here and staying from 2 to 5. I may go get a little more coffee and come and join you, or I may take a nap. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Connecticut.”