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John Cornyn: “We have to agree to the framework first. And then we have to…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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: Sen. Cornyn on Fox Business Kudlow.

Published | Video Starts at 03:37

… going to have to pass a budget framework that takes at least 51 votes in the Senate, a majority in the House. The president doesn't have to sign that, but We have to agree to the framework first. And then we have to make sure all of the members of the Senate and of the House are well informed about exactly what those priorities are, where the cuts are going to occur, and if we can get a majority of votes in both houses for that and a presidential signature, we will have accomplished what President Trump has set out to do. So just in the last 30 seconds there, can you bring Elon in? I mean, like, bring him in, have him speak at one of the Tuesday lunches or something, you know, because he's got a lot of good ideas. (03:37–03:59)

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Asserts the need for a budget framework and majority votes to accomplish President Trump's goals.

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