So if you're not going to raise taxes, then the only way to address the debt is through spending cuts. Where specifically would you cut spending? Well, you and I both remember what happened in the Middle East. We spent trillions of dollars in the Middle East and we didn't really get anything for it. The Middle east is still in chaos. Those are examples of spending that I think we need to pull back on. Let'S talk about looking forward, though. (04:07–04:12)
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