Well, I became speaker almost two years ago and I was frustrated, as most rank and file members of Congress are frustrated, about how Congress really doesn't work that well for the American people. That's why people are frustrated about it. We don't spend money responsibly here. We haven't for many years. And the reason for that is because typically for the annual funding of the government, it's done in a back room, literally. (15:46–15:50)
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