Tammy Baldwin: “It's okay in their books if fire departments and law…”

“Republicans who say these cuts are necessary are essentially saying it's fine if Americans don't get life saving treatment for opioid addiction. They're saying it's fine if kids miss a meal or can't access the medication they need to stay healthy. It's okay in their books if fire departments and law enforcement go without the resources they need to keep our communities safe. Look, I agree that we need to go after fraud and waste in our government where it exists. Where I adamantly disagree with my Republican colleagues is what that waste and fraud actually is.” (07:36–07:47)

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