And that's the best part. Look, the melodrama continues on the shutdown. I think it was Mama Gump who said stupid is as stupid does. This is also pointless. We have asked, We [Republicans] have asked to extend the status quo, the current budget for seven more weeks so we can continue to talk about a permanent one. No strings attached, no conditions. Just give us seven more weeks to continue to negotiate. And it's called the CR and that is you fund the government at current levels. (02:29–02:42)
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