In fact, it is the opposite of what I have said. I have said right at this place for months and in other places that we are going to have hearings and we are going to meet our responsibilities. The question is, would we do it in a responsible way or not? And insofar as I have anything to say about it, we are going to. I thank my colleague.
Discussing the approach to upcoming hearings and responsibilities.
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