Dana, that's $800 billion more than we spent just 10 years ago under Bill Clinton. It wouldn't have to be a crisis if we actually planned for it. So that was the purpose of that letter. And I've been very disappointed that this president has not led on this issue at all. He's just been gone. He's been AWOL on this issue. Senator, help us with the news this morning that people are seeing news about a possible mini deal. This would be a little bit of an increase in the debt ceiling for a little bit of decrease in the spending. (02:38–02:46)
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Criticizes the president for lack of leadership on the debt ceiling issue.
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