The arrival of China's Vice Premier He in Washington over the weekend for the trade deal signing prompted Robbie C. to send over this play by play at the Phase One signing
Costello: Do you know the fellows' names? The signers?
Abbott: Well, I should.
Costello: Well then who is speaking first?
Abbott: No, it's He.
Costello: I mean the fellow's name.
Abbott: He.
Costello: The guy up first.
Abbott: He.
Costello: The first speaker.
Abbott: He is.
Costello: The guy going first...
Abbott: He is up first!
Costello: I'm asking YOU who's up first.
Abbott: That's the man's name.
Costello: That's who's name?
Abbott: He.
Costello: Him? Well go ahead and tell me.
Abbott: That's it.
Costello: That's who?
Abbott: No, it's He.
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