I want the majority to know as the election proceeds toward November, we in the Senate are going to do everything within our power to protect our nominee. By that I mean anything that is said outside this Capitol or inside this Capitol that reflects upon our nominee we are going to be on this floor defending him. We believe the issues are on our side, that they favor us, and we want this campaign to be on the issues.
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