Thank You For The Question, Senator

A phrase given by someone being interviewed by a senator, when their sole goal is to waste time and not actually respond to a question with an actual answer.

"Thank you for the question, senator", I do believe I followed the rules and regulations brought forth by the state governor that I work under.

"Thank you for the question, senator", The governor's office follows state legislator for this topic.

"Thank you for the question, senator", I'll have to look into that and get back to you another day.