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Brian Schatz: “This seemed like one where we could have gotten four no…”

Featuring: Brian Schatz, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Hawaii

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We love you, Mr. President. But on this one, I can't be with you. And on BBB, I understand, like, it's very hard to reject the President's signature policy accomplishment. But This seemed like one where we could have gotten four no votes. This really did, to me seem like one where it'd be a good opportunity to stand up to the President and just say, like, we're gonna do the appropriating over here. (30:41–30:44)

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Asserts that there was an opportunity to secure four no votes against the rescissions package.

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