And again, why I'm at a loss to explain the strategy behind this other than it generates contributions and activist energy support from the far left of the Democrat Party. If you're a Republic or a Democrat here in the Senate or in the House for that matter, who actually wants to get results and get things done, you're losing that opportunity by keeping the government shut down. And you're also handing the administration an opportunity to do things that probably in most cases you're not going to agree with. I had information about overwhelming support, including among Republicans, to extend the Obamacare subsidies. (35:09–35:21)
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