ideological standpoint. the message i heard was, democrats, sit down -- >> congressman, i'm sorry to interrupt you. i normally would never do this, but the vice-president is actually on capitol hit right now speaking live. we're going do listen in. i ask you to stay with me. >> we're going to keep fighting on that issue. we're going to keep fighting on that issue because that is an issue where we know there is too much at stake in terms of the democracy of our country. and so we are going to keep fighting to protect and uphold every american's ability and right to exercise their voice or their vote. thank you very much, guys. thank you. >> that, of course, was vice-president kamala harris making an appearance on capitol hill, stopping to take a question, at least one from reporters who have gathered to speak with her. congressman kildee, thank you for your patience again. >> no problem. >> really would only do that for two people, the president and the vice-president here. and i want to ask you about something the vice-president just said, but i just want you