Speaker Johnson justifies the Qatar gift of a new plane for Air Force One.
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00:00I think the president would agree that we've got to do a careful check for security concerns.
00:07But beyond that, it's his decision.
00:09I mean, clearly, I think the intent of the Emilia-Maria Clause is that you don't get personal gifts for personal use and all of that.
00:15This is an official aircraft intended for that purpose and will be used for that purpose.
00:21It's effectively a gift to the United States, not to the president as an individual.