The Schumer proposal, of course, was offered in good faith. It's both a one year extension of the Affordable Care act tax credits. Now we're already in the middle of the open enrollment period. Tens of millions of people are on the brink of facing dramatically increased health care costs, costs that in some cases could be $1,000 or $2,000 per month. That is unaffordable for middle class Americans, working class Americans and everyday Americans. And the Schumer proposal also provides a path toward bipartisan negotiations for a multi year extension which would provide the type of certainty that the American people need. (02:16–02:28)
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