Right. The largest economic downturn since the Great Depression. And so there was so much that we wanted to do that we couldn't because Republicans had left us this horrible financial mess. And you know, even in my job in the Senate, I think it's really important, number one, to just always be honest with people. I just think you can't go wrong by telling the truth. (04:55–04:59)
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