senators left town for the holiday. when it first emerged, most democrats did not want to address this at all. many were on their phones. it wasn't until al franken said he would agree to be interviewed by the senate ethics committee. others said yes, i do support an investigation. they had to do with the members's concerns. members are coming back to the recess today. they go to the most extreme and rare move. that's why he will try to answer as many questions today even