Murkowski, who was targeted by Trump on Twitter for her opposition, showed little sign of being cowed by the president.

“We’re here to govern, we’re here to legislate, to represent people that sent us here..."

Then do it. Most of you been doing nothing but empty talk and wringing hands for years. That's not representing people, that's looking for excuses, and now stonewalling somebody who want's to make it happen. If you're incompetent, step aside and let somebody competent do it for us.