I just want to reflect a couple years back during the height of the pandemic, we wondered whether any of these venues would--many of these venues would survive, including in my State in Texas.
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John Cornyn is a United States Senator from Texas, serving since January 3, 2002. A member of the Republican Party, he has held various leadership positions within the Senate, including serving as the Senate Minority Whip. Cornyn has focused on issues such as judicial appointments, immigration reform, and national security throughout his tenure. He is known for his strong support of conservative policies and has frequently aligned with the positions of former President Donald Trump.
Whether or not you actually own the venue, you do have effective influence and maybe in some cases outright control over what the venue charges in terms of the ticket price. Correct?
Mr. Mickelson, why is it so hard for the average consumer to get access to tickets, and who benefits from less consumer access? It's not the artist, I assume?
I think what we have heard today does cry out for some response by Congress, but candidly, I am not sure that the antitrust laws are the best tool in our toolbox.
I just want to reflect a couple years back during the height of the pandemic, we wondered whether any of these venues would--many of these venues would survive, including in my State in Texas.
we have seen this movie before. The Senate finds itself in familiar territory. The United States narrowly avoided hitting the debt ceiling over a year ago, but now we are staring down the barrel of another debt crisis. The United States…
Mr. Mickelson, why is it so hard for the average consumer to get access to tickets, and who benefits from less consumer access? It's not the artist, I assume?
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Texas. ____________________
I think what we have heard today does cry out for some response by Congress, but candidly, I am not sure that the antitrust laws are the best tool in our toolbox.
I think what we have heard today does cry out for some response by Congress, but candidly, I am not sure that the antitrust laws are the best tool in our toolbox.
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