And as a result, we're piling on debt, not just in discretionary spending, but entitlement spending as well. You know, Ernest, I would say nothing. We need to other for, We need to make sure that we protect the Social Security that all of you folks have paid into and are relying on. That's number one critical. But when it comes to other things that we can do, I mean, that's a discussion that Republicans and Democrats need to have. (43:46–43:55)
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Asserts the need to protect Social Security contributions and benefits.
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