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Trent Franks: “Republicans are trying to reduce spending and trying to make…”

Featuring: Trent Franks, Conservative | Former U.S. House, Arizona's 8th District

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In-Depth Discussion on U.S. Politics, Iran, and Global Security with Congressman Trent Franks

Published | Video Starts at 14:44

Why is it, why does it matter? You know why. Why is it that no matter whether the Democrats are in control or not, that they win the battle? Here's why. Republicans are trying to reduce spending and trying to make sure that government is more spending its, its money in ways that do not handicap and crush future generations with debt. So when, when Democrats are in the minority, Republicans try to reduce the budget. Right. Democrats simply say, well, we can't, we can't let that come to the floor. (14:44–14:56)

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Asserts that Republicans aim to reduce government spending to avoid burdening future generations with debt.

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