Because it's one of the 12 separate appropriations bills. That is the most basic function of Congress, to fund the government. And we did it in a bipartisan, bicameral manner. Remember, The contents of that bill were decided upon earlier by Democrats. until they decided to hold the American people hostage in their long lines at the airports and with the safety of everybody on the line to make a political point. (04:16–04:20)
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