I am sorry, but earlier in my discussions I understated the amount by which the deficit will be expanded with the approval of the Congress with the subsequent motion that will follow from this rule. It is not just $30 billion. I am told it is over $60 billion that will be added to the deficit from the base on mandatories.
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