Dan Newhouse actually said...

"This isn’t a political stunt. It truly is about standing for the integrity of the institution."

"I really think we need to look forward and address those things instead of being distracted."

"I don't want to diminish the seriousness of that day in any way."

"We've got so many challenges facing this country. I really think we need to look forward and address those things instead of being distracted."