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There was going to be a filibuster there, too. even the republicans -- some of them -- both of my senators said they would never vote to change the republicans, probably half said that. they knew they couldnt go to the american people and say, well, yes, neil gorsuch is the most qualified nominee and the election was about the constitution and the election was about the supreme court, but we unfortunately have rules that will not allow him to get an up or down vote. they knew they could never su...

What you heard in the campaign is what you saw this budgets. a >> bret: on the flip side, you have a lot of hawks up on capitol hill who said this defense budget does not go far enough. senator mccain, max thornberry, a lot of them saying because president obamas administration, the military was cut by 20% while the world is dangerous, they say they want to see defense budget of $640 billion red is there a possibility this gets changed as the administration goes forward? >> sure there is, the ne...

A >> bret: on the flip side, you have a lot of hawks up on capitol hill who said this defense budget does not go far enough. senator mccain, max thornberry, a lot of them saying because president obamas administration, the military was cut by 20% while the world is dangerous, they say they want to see defense budget of $640 billion red is there a possibility this gets changed as the administration goes forward? >> sure there is, the next step in the process is to have the house go to the appropr...

One second, respond to his point, chris, about the fact that the majority of americans are concerned about big government now and you have chuck schumer out there sort of diminishing, that is the core value of the tea party, diminishing it and then as something that is very vile. >> well, theyre concerned about big government but they dont know what really it is. government does a lot of things that keep us afloat. they provide services so that businesses can survive. they pave road, colonel wes...

One second respond to his point, chris about the fact that the majority of americans are concerned about big government now and you have chuck schumer out there sort of diminishing, that is the core value of the tea party, diminishing it and then as something that is very vile. >> well, theyre concerned about big government but they dont know what really it is. government does a lot of things that keep us afloat. they provide services so that businesses can survive. they pave road colonel west, ...

An accountable transparent cr. an accountable transparent process. transparent and fair to hard working taxpayers. fair to future generations, like my grandsons, my nieces, great nieces and nephews who are going to have to pay the bill. lets have an accountable spending process. >> and so representative blackburn is talking about this continuing resolution. the bill that would reopen the doors of the government. she argues that the democrats want the republicans in the house to call a voe on the...

Favor of tax increases and very little in terms of real spending cuts so if he is going to be true to his word about wanting a balanced approach the debt ceiling is a perfect example. im interested in spending cuts just in the aggregate but i also think we need reform the spending process whether that is through a balanced budget amendment or some other mechanism so we are not having these perpetual crises. >> the senate has not passed a budget in three years. how will you convey that message to...

Were accused by nancy pelosi and chuck schumer of inserting nonfiscal issues into the spending process in order to shut the government down. there is no reason to have to deal with daca had week. the government shutdown would force more than a million members of the military without pay while hundreds of thousands of work will be if you are lowed. even at the centers for disease control while the administration is trying keep some national parks open. the president need only look back to his pas...