How would you respond to that? I wouldn't accept the premise of the withholding the 7 billion. That's the first fight. No, look, this state contributes more money than it gets back. This state contributes more money than almost any other state in the United States. So basic equity. Right. Federal government redistributes income. I get it. Federal government takes money from New York and gives it to poorer states. I get it. (18:20–18:26)
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Asserts that New York State is one of the top contributors to the federal government compared to other states.
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