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Heard on the Hill: Take Five!

Every Tuesday, HOH gets to know a Member of Congress better through a series of five fun questions. This week, we chat with Sen. Mike Lee. The Utah Republican reveals that his movie tastes lean toward comedies.

Q: Which team do you think will win the Stanley Cup?

A: The Washington Capitals.

Q: If you could have dinner with anyone (aside from your family), who would it be and why?

A: Ronald Reagan. He was my childhood and adult hero.

Q: What’s your favorite drink?

A: Club soda and lime.

Q: What’s your favorite movie of all time?

A: It’s a tossup between “So I Married an Axe Murderer” and “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.”

Q: Who’s your best friend in Congress?

A: I haven’t been here long enough to say one for sure. I’m still accepting applications.

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