I'm part of the Republican Senate conference. We have a resolution against earmarks. We're in charge. We've got the chairmanship of the committee and we're going to allow $14.3 billion of earmarks when We're approaching $39 trillion in debt. So by and large, I'm just disgusted by the process. Other people can pass it. I'm not going to participate. Why isn't there a greater will on Capitol Hill to avoid governing by brinksmanship? (01:26–01:29)
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