President Trump's tweet in May that we need a good shutdown in September and many of his budget proposals that make cuts for cuts' sake only add anxiety, exacerbate uncertainty, and promote bad strategic decisions.
On the recordJuly 12, 2017
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Reed criticizes Trump's budget proposals for causing anxiety and uncertainty.
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