You know, we generally know how these things end. You know, deals done to spend more money than the nation can afford. But the result of that is We've gone from $14 trillion in debt since I entered Congress in 2011 to $37 trillion. It certainly doesn't put pressure on passing appropriation bills. Here's a little factoid. I had my staff. Look, I've been here 15 years. (00:29–00:35)
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Asserts that U.S. national debt increased from $14 trillion to $37 trillion since 2011.
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