Five Questions for United States Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
This is getting old.
“Mitch McConnell freezes, struggles to speak in second incident this summer.” CNBC, August 30, 2023
MODERATOR
Thank you, Senators, for joining us today and for being willing to offer your wisdom and perspective regarding several issues of importance to the American people. Let’s get right to it. The first question is: Should the United States be doing more to aid Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia? Senator Feinstein?
FEINSTEIN
Are there too many cranes in America? Is that what you’re asking? No. You can never have too many birds. Birds are beautiful.
McCONNELL
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MODERATOR
Next question: Did the Supreme Court overreach when it overturned Roe v. Wade and effectively outlawed abortion? Senator McConnell, we’ll hear from you first this time.
McCONNELL
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FEINSTEIN
I disagree.
MODERATOR
On a somewhat related note, there has been a movement of late among Conservatives to instill a distinctly Christian sensibility into American life. What are your thoughts on religion vis-à-vis government?
FEINSTEIN
I am Jewish, I think.
McCONNELL
Soap.
MODERATOR
Moving on: There has been a mass shooting somewhere in the United States nearly every week for the past few years. Why is Congress seemingly doing nothing to advance gun control?
McCONNELL
We have a Second Amendment to the Constitution. We take it seriously. There’s the right to keep and bear arms in this country. And so what I’ve done is encourage some bipartisan discussions that are going on.
FEINSTEIN
I think I might have some gum in my pocketbook.
MODERATOR
And, finally, a question more on the minds of Americans than ever before: Should there be a mandatory retirement age for elected officials?
FEINSTEIN
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McCONNELL
I agree with the distinguished gentlewoman from California.
