It's just the bottom line. We need to get this opened again. We need to get back. We're losing $15 billion a week in GDP right now for the American people. We've got literally thousands of people that are not getting a paycheck right now, working hard yet. We've got to get this thing resolved. The sooner the better. Right? That needs to end now. Senator, I'm curious, what, what is your political analysis reaction to, to the elections last night? (01:23–01:29)
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