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Furthermore, Democrats have demanded a staggering $1.5 trillion in new spending—an amount that includes billions for controversial projects, foreign aid, and subsidies—conditions attached as a ransom not for just reopening government but for broader policy concessions. These demands include hundreds of billions for foreign and domestic initiatives favored by Democrats, but they are unattainable under current circumstances.
The speaker notes that Democrats' refusal to support straightforward measures to reopen government suggests their actions are motivated by political leverage rather than fiscal crises or genuine governance concerns.