states. that's the democratic view here. >> i guess i didn't see it that way. i thought by providing $13 billion in disaster relief was something the democrats did want. i thought they wanted to see all the bills moving forward until next september. i thought they wanted to talk about trying to fix some major issues at the border including having more border security agents. it may not be perfect, but it certainly is a step in the right direction. >> if you're looking for pure talking, you could make the case that the democratic bill that's up for a vote tomorrow opens the door for talking. it doesn't set boundaries as to what you can or can't agree to. the republican plan you say you will support actually does set the parameters beforehand. finally, the coast guard. i know south dakota doesn't have a lot of coastline here. the commandant of the coast guard carl schultz made a remarkable statement. i want to play it for you. >> we are five plus weeks into the government lapse in your