Time's up.
Actually, if I may, Mr. President. I didn't get my full five minutes.
Yes, I know. But I got tired of listening to you. Now you listen to me. I have a Nobel Prize in Economics and I'm here to tell you that none of you know what the hell you're talking about. At 12:01 am, I'm using my executive power to nationalize the trucking industry.
You can't do that, Mr. President...
Fourteen White House lawyers disagree. Truman did it in ‘52 with the coal mines.
And it was struck down by the Supreme Court.
In 50 years, there's a new bench and I'll take my chances. As for Labor, I am calling Congress into Emergency Session to grant me the authority to draft the truckers into military service. [Russo and the Truckers Union delegates look dumbfounded] You're going to love our food. Nice talking to you folks. If this isn't settled in 47 minutes, don't worry. We know where to find you.
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