Rick Scott: “Before the end of this year, our country's national debt…”

“Director Vogt, thanks for being here. Thanks for your hard work. I don't think it's easy what you're trying to do. Before the end of this year, our country's national debt will exceed $40 trillion. We are rapidly approaching $40 trillion in debt. And this growing debt driven by wasteful spending is directly undercutting the government's ability to serve the American people.” (00:05–00:10)

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