I just want to say I do commend the gentleman. I remember him standing tall on this side of the aisle. I think he is one of the finer Members on this side of the aisle, and maybe in the Chamber. I think the President should have gone, and we all think he should have gone. He should have gone and shown respect, as he did. He should have gone and taken Air Force One and possibly Air Force Two, but there were 30 airplanes there. We think we deserve an explanation, and so do the taxpayers. We are going to check on that.
Dan Burton: “I just want to say I do commend the gentleman. I remember him standing tall on this side of the aisle. I think he is one…”
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Discussing the President's travel decisions and the need for accountability.
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