The reason the state has got to balance its budget, it is constitutionally required to do so. Right. The federal government doesn't. And if you take a look at what's happening in Wisconsin, The protests, the anger, the angst, that's over trying to close a $1.8 billion a year deficit [in Wisconsin]. Right. The federal government's deficit this year will be 1.65 trillion. Judge. That is almost a thousand times worse. (02:31–02:41)
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