Mark Begich actually said...

"The simplest thing we could do is just not appropriate it. Because all the contracts say, 'subject to appropriation.'"

"It's not just the government. It is private-sector contractors that do an enormous amount of work on behalf of the Federal Government."

"I think some people say it's just a bunch of government workers we're affecting. Not true. It's a combo."

"I agree on the last part."