That's the primary objective rather at this point in time in this republic that you'll say I'm a no vote. And have you been that declarative about your position on this? I've been pretty upfront. You know, The first goal of this Republican budget reconciliation should be don't add to the deficit. That would be the first goal. Beyond that, what I've always said is I want a commitment to return to a reasonable pre pandemic level spending and a process to achieve and maintain it. (34:22–34:29)
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Asserts that the primary goal of the Republican budget reconciliation should be not to increase the deficit.
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