Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) speaks to reporters as his effort to become Speaker continues.
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00:00 Mr. Jordan, are you guys going to vote today?
00:02 Yeah, there will be a vote today.
00:04 What is your thought on death threats?
00:06 I mean, there are several members who said they perceived them.
00:09 I know you put out that statement, but how concerned are you?
00:12 Well, there's a terrible -- you know, there's no place for that for anyone.
00:16 Well, it's just wrong.
00:19 Have you been able to convince any of the other holdouts to support you?
00:23 We're continuing to talk with members, but I've got to get to a meeting soon.
00:28 I know, but we're continuing to talk with our colleagues.
00:33 Do you think there's going to be a Republican --
00:35 Do you think there's going to be a conference meeting this morning before a vote?
00:38 I think so.
00:39 What time?
00:40 I don't know.
00:41 I'm going to have a talk with folks in leadership about the schedule.
00:45 But do you think it will be before a vote?
00:47 Pardon?
00:48 Do you think it will be before a vote?
00:49 Yeah, I think so.
00:50 Some lawmakers have complained that your supporters are pressuring them too much.
00:54 Are you going to tell your supporters to back down?
00:57 I've said that many times.
00:58 There's no place for that.
01:00 I've said that many times.
01:02 Thank you.
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