CNN EarlyStart October 3, 2013 09:25:00
>> there is a precedent for a government shutdown. there is no precedent for a default. we are the most important in the world and payments have to go out to people. if money doesn't flow in, then money doesn't flow out. >> it's real simple. you got to pay your bills. american has paid its bills on time every time for a very long time. that is why we are the center of the global financial complex. blankfein said they should not fail on its obligation to repay its debt as a weapon. it's really, really interests and scary where we are right now that we could consider not paying our bills. >> can...