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Matt Gaetz: “I would shrink Congress. Yes. I think we actually need fewer…”

Featuring: Matt Gaetz, Republican | Former U.S. House, Florida's 1st District

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The Anchormen Show EP 147 - The American Dream

Published | Video Starts at 26:37

… the news that Congress is apparently too small and that it's not just a leftist talking point anymore? People want to expand Congress. Have you heard about this? I have. I would shrink Congress. Yes. I think we actually need fewer members. Not. Not more. I don't know that a body of 435 accomplishes much and oftentimes it results in a lot of mouths to feed. So I don't know that we've right sized Congress. (26:37–26:42)

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Asserts that Congress should be reduced in size rather than expanded.

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