Just as a follow-up to the question of funding which was addressed, CBO actually has come out with an estimate on what all of this would cost. It is not $20 billion; it is in the area of zero up to $10 billion over that period of 4 years.
Rockefeller clarifies the estimated costs of a program, emphasizing the importance of accurate information.
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