as a matter of fact

“In Los Angeles right now — today, as a matter of fact — we have agents out on the streets right now making apprehensions, as you and I are speaking,” he said.

The reply was certain, “Yes ... I intend to write more than one book, as a matter of fact.”

“I said, ‘Yes, as a matter of fact, I did.’

“Not only as a matter of law but also as a matter of fact, the federal conscience laws have protected pro-life doctors ever since FDA approved mifepristone in 2000,” he wrote.

Despite the victory on public ownership, the Left would concede - as a matter of fact - that they have lost control of the party.