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Chuck Schumer: “$200 billion to finance this open ended war. No way. That…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Published | Video Starts at 07:00

He refuses to fully rule out boots on the ground, a step that would mean more American casualties and even higher costs than he now projects. And this week, the administration was floating a funding request of more than $200 billion. $200 billion to finance this open ended war. No way. That will never happen. It's a preposterous and dangerous risk we should never accept. Giving Donald Trump a blank check to wage war in Iran in perpetuity, even a fraction of the 200 billion … (07:00–07:09)

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