First of all, aren't you getting sick of reporting on these shutdowns? You've been around here a long time. So have I since I got to Congress in 2011. This is our fourth shutdown. We've had 55 continuing resolutions. We've increased or suspended the debt ceiling 12 times. I'm just getting sick and tired of it. You know, I induced the Eliminate Shutdown Act. We could do away these for all time. (00:27–00:30)
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