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But i think were going to be able to come to a deal on this. this whole cr has set the stage for the fact that the republicans and democrats can work together. the president himself in his speech acknowledged the fact that we have got a spending problem. now the president and the republicans differ on how were going to deal with it. but now that were at least on the same page as to what the problem is, we can work together for solutions. >> congressman blake farenthold, one of congressmen alread...

For that increase? >> were not there yet. we dont know what the terms and conditions are. as republicans, i think -- >> so it is conceivable to you that if you are the decisive vote, and this could come down to one vote, if you are that vote, you would be prepared if your conditions are not met to vote against a debt ceiling increase and have this government default on its debt for the first time in history? >> i dont think its going to come to that. i think were going to find a way. right now, ...

And i think the vote today was kind of a lesson. if speaker boehner hadnt kept trying to please the tea party to no end in the hard right, we would have had a deal much earlier. and with the debt ceiling, we cant wait that long its too dangerous. >> are the republicans in the senate going to ask the democrats to pass the debt seen by using the filibuster, saying, you guys got over 50 votes, use them? >> i think neither side should play games with the del ceiling, because its so vital. we ought t...

That if you are the decisive vote, and this could come down to one vote, if you are that vote, you would be prepared if your conditions are not met to vote against a debt ceiling increase and have this government default on its debt for the first time in history? >> i dont think its going to come to that. i think were going to find a way. right now, the government pays all the bills at the same time. i think we can work around that so where we can set our priorities as to what we pay. but i thin...

Continuing resolution that the president will be signing this afternoon, the rest of this budget year, not to confuse it with the ryan budget. the white house, you democrats all signed on to this. and when you talk about it, ive been told by people in the health field, you know, federal office holders, that the cdc in atlanta got totally whacked in that cr. that were not going to have all sorts of protections for people on health issues because the centers for disease control were, you know, put...

$14,295,000,000,000 spending continues and keeps going. the lawmakers in washington, are spinning their wheels, too. joining us now is republican congressman steve king of iowa. republican,. congressman, my concern is the $38 billion and we are looking for trillions of dollars in cut. come up with $38 billion is that enough, sir? >> that is not enough. we need a bright line and stand on it. who had the most willingness to face the government shutdown? all along, part of strategy of harry reid an...

Issues that are most of the budget and interest on the debt, you dont have that much flexibility. were not talking about nannies and optional vacations right now. were talking about the real guts of it. >> andrea, the -- this administration and the previous congress grew the size of government by 25% in two years. massive increases in discretionary spending are what drove most of that long-term. the problem are the entitlement programs, which is why paul ryan deserves so much credit for addressi...

Cut to smithereens things like cancer research and food inspection and things like that. and i think were on the road now to winning this fight. when we did the cr, it was uphill terrain. now weve evened the playing field. and i think in the presidents speech yesterday, he almost relishes this kind of discussion about what kind of america we want. >> senator chuck schumer, thanks for coming on "hardball" tonight. >> thanks, chris. nice to talk to you. >> joining me right now is a tea party guy, ...

Grown-ups and meet somewhere in the middle. we believe that we have met them part of the way. we have heard the message that we need to cut waste and efficiency and even some programs that are good but maybe have outlived their usefulness. but we also say that you have to grow the economy and help the middle class. not decimate medicare, not just cut to smithereens things like cancer research and food inspection and things like that. and i think were on the road now to winning this fight. for th...

This is the perfect opportunity to talk about this in a meaningful way and its not happening. >> what is your expectation as to whats going to happen with the short-term budget deal, the cr that is on the house floor shortly, and will be coming over to the senate later? are you able to support that? are others -- >> im not going to support it. >> you have tea party supporters in your campaign, and as a republican, youre not a tea party person, but you are a tea party favorite. so where does the ...