They're going to have a government paycheck, government credit card with a bill due that nobody's going to bail them out. So Griff, In 2019, what happened was that the federal law changed. So this will be the first shutdown since that has occurred where not only is it customary now it's by law anyone who you know does not receive their paycheck on time is absolutely going to make sure that they get paid. Is there going to be some uncomfort if this thing goes past 15 to 30 days? I agree with you. (04:41–04:56)
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