I can't speak to the level of conversation of the strategy going forward. Let me just say this and then I'll yield back and respectful want other people to be able to speak. I think this is a dangerous precedent. I think Article 1 responsibilities and the role that is vested in this committee to do oversight and I'm a new member, but I think this is really important not only for congressional integrity and congressional responsibilities and prerogatives for the American people. (43:49–43:52)
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Asserts that shifting defense funding to mandatory accounts sets a dangerous precedent.
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