He said that he told Senate Republicans that the $600 billion that they proposed was way too small. I think it is his belief, it is Secretary Yellen's belief, it is our belief. If we did a package that small, we'd be mired in the COVID crisis for years.
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Schumer's comments on President Biden's meeting with Senate Republicans regarding the COVID relief bill.
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