Now the trajectory is not sustainable. But we can't solve the problem overnight because it took decades for us to get here. Right. The big, beautiful bill was a giant leap forward. We were going to save over $1.5 trillion in spending. It's the largest that any legislative body in the history of mankind has ever done. Is it enough? No, it's a drop in the bucket, but it is a turn. I use the metaphor of an aircraft carrier. (05:43–05:50)
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