CNN Erin Burnett OutFront November 21, 2019 00:36:00
>> and the legislation the congress passed continued resolution to do that, is that right? >> so the remainder that we're in the process -- >> excuse me, the remainder. >> because of the provision in the continuing resolution. >> right. but for literally an act of congress you couldn't spend all of the money? >> if we had not received the provision in the continuing resolution, we would have obligated 88%, but not the full amount. >> right, which of course would be a violation of law to not spend money that congress appropriated. >> sir, i am not a lawyer, but that is my understanding. sure. t...