Now, I'm sure that the American people, certainly, it's true in my case, can't really get your head around how much money that really is. To me, one of the most telling indications of how big a number that is, is We're now spending more money on interest on our national debt than we are on our defense. which is the most fundamental and important role that the federal government plays. I know sometimes when you have such a big number or a big challenge or a big problem, it's easy to say, well, it's just too hard. (04:33–04:40)
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