Cynthia Lummis: “Those [young first and second year military employees] are…”

“And some of those have young families. Some of those have spouses. I'm telling you, they don't make much money and then you withhold their pay. Those [young first and second year military employees] are the people that are working paycheck to paycheck. Let them out of our political dysfunction. Don't make them suffer for our political misfunction and dysfunction. I want to also thank any Democrat who will listen and be compassionate towards your federal workers in your districts.” (01:35–04:43)

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