But, you know, the question now is, we're in the middle of this, is are you in direct talks with President Trump on a path out of it? Yes, we are. The president and I and Leader Thune sat down with Chuck Schumer, the Democrat leader in the Senate, and Hakeem Jeffries in the House before this all began back in September. And the president himself pleaded with those two leaders, Please, guys, give us the votes. Don't shut the government down. Because, remember, it's a math problem. (03:47–03:57)
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