I mean, a lot of stuff that happens at the federal level, we have no control over. But I have to get involved to make sure. I mean, Medicaid, I have nothing to do with Medicaid, but if Medicaid is cut like they're proposing, it will affect my constituents. So I have to make sure I get involved. And I think that's why you see people always calling on the mayor to be able to do things. (18:01–18:08)
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Asserts that Medicaid cuts will affect his constituents, though he has no control over it.
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