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Better for a huge bureaucracy to be in charge for those on the ground or to put more power and the resources in the hands of states. you don't have to think these programs are bad, it's whether or not washington having all this tax money come to washington. >> the state department doesn't refer to the states. we have one nation and we need a state department representing that nation. >> absolutely, but there is -- >> it's a tiny budget compared to the rest of the government and many republicans over a long period of time supported robust diplomacy. it beats war. to be cutting this is insane. >...

Anti-hunger programs that end the isolation and hunger of elderly ericans. it has been supported by people in both parties for many years. there is nothing wrong with that program. the idea that people in washington want to act that cold and cruel towards our seniors i think is reprehensible in terms of the budget itself. discretionary spending is what this trump budget hits is at the lowest rate as a percentage of gdp in 50 years. it's not like the federal government has been spending a lot more on these programs in recent years. many of them have been cut and cut again. the idea of trying to...

Address, which we're just learning about will be at mccormack place there in chicago? >> which after two weeks in sunny hawaii, they're back here to gray, rainy, cold washington, which is on some level a m metaphor to what are he's facing here in washington. the farewell speech next tuesday in chicago is going to be a celebration the way the white house and the president termed it when he sent an e-mail around earlier today announcing this event. the convention center holds thousands of people, it will be a joyous event celebrating with the president his accomplishments, saving the economy, br...

Rating is low, that's where as a social conservative i would be concerned about his level of conviction, because i don't think he has any level of conviction on this. and if these issues are seen as knowa impediment to him or albatross around his neck, i would look for him to jettison his commitment quickly. >> i agree, i don't think he feels any of this stuff, but i think he knows where his political base is, and the people who will stick with him. the definition of a base are the people who are with you when you're wrong. and i think these people are more likely to be with him atlantic other...

Abortion in three days at one time as a candidate. trump said he was against the north carolina bathroom bill when he woke up, then he said he supported it before he went to bed. but if you're trump, you can't be wishy-washy when you run the country, or sign laws that your a.g. must enforce. how's going to govern, what do voters want? gallup says 60% of the country supports legalizing marijuana. quinnipiac says 67% agree with the supreme court decision establishing a woman's right to abortion. and gallup say 68% say gay marriage should remain legal. i'm joined by washington post column mist an...