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Rick Scott: “Budget does nothing. Just so you know, that's why we're…”

Featuring: Rick Scott, Republican | U.S. Senate, Florida

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Responding to Global Threats: A Conversation with Senator Rick Scott

Published | Video Starts at 05:15

In addition to Marine Corps Planning and Operations policy and programs, he's also Chairman of the Special Committee on Aging. Senator Scott additionally serves on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, and Budget Committee. Budget does nothing. Just so you know, that's why we're running 2 trillion dollar deficits. Senator Scott brings a vast knowledge of foreign affairs and national security to today's conversation. Before his time in the Senate, Mr. Scott served as governor of Florida for eight years. (05:15–05:21)

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Asserts that the current budget is ineffective, leading to $2 trillion deficits.

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