the sudden recognition of politician or people and shouldn't be that all the time. i spoke to majority leader mcconnell. when you first heard of this, what went through your mind? >> we were shocked like anybody else, anybody would come in and start shooting at our members was something i don't think anybody contemplated. we have a pretty active group of opponents in the country. this is the first time i know anybody has taken up arms. >> minority leader schumer -- >> it doesn't excuse it and doesn't con doent done it, a good reminder maybe we can bring the temperature down across the country and in the congress and everywhere else. >> what does it say about the fact the two of you are doing this interview together. i don't know the last time you have done an interview together. what does it say about this moment? >> we ant everybody to know we have always had a robust discussion of the issues in this country throughout our history. we don't dislike each other. we work together all...