And all the modeling that we've seen suggests that the changes that are being made in the tax policy, particularly making permanent bonus depreciation, interest deductibility, R and D expensing, are going to lead to significant growth. And You couple the growth with the biggest spending reduction in American history and you will see a reduction, not an increase in the deficit. So we have a difference of opinion. He's entitled to that opinion. We're going to proceed full speed. Are you concerned that he could help tank this bill and whip members against it? (04:17–04:26)
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