Now that David had made this statement in front of the whole world, if he were to still forcefully interrupt the questioning about the dark tax legislation, it would seem somewhat unfair and lacking in grace.
After all, debates are naturally a forum where everyone can freely express their inquiries on desired topics.
"You've been asking me for a while now, and I've explained and responded to everything in turn; it's my turn to ask you now, so you naturally need to provide some answers, only then can we exemplify the fairness of today's debate!"
Thinking this, Senator Phipps could only feign magnanimity and reply, "Alright Director David, since it's a debate, of course, you can ask me some questions."
"Good, Senator Phipps, I wonder if you still remember the closure of the Ingalls Shipyard in your district six months ago?"
With that said, Phipps's expression, which had remained calm, suddenly stiffened, and his right index finger on the table trembled slightly.
