And so me and my fellow lawmakers have to come back and we have to cut their wasteful spending that is mortgaging our future generations futures. And We need to make sure we keep the government open so that people who are desperate for services like veterans calling suicide hotlines, our seniors who are desperate for our services and help for training for our FAA air traffic controllers isn't stalled. We need to be able to walk and chew gum at the same time. This is part of the reason why I proposed my bill. Put your money where your mouth is. (07:51–08:07)
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