I really like this guy, and it heartens me that at least one elected official is as frustrated with Republican inactivity as I am.
I'd seen that second one. It's nice to hear the passion. Unfortunately, the room is usually nearly empty.
I don't know why we put up with that "empty room" crap. We need to speak up and let our elected officials know that they are sent there to do a damn job.
I recall when C-SPAN had cameras that panned the chamber as someone was speaking, so we could see all the empty chairs. Congress put an end to that.