Josh: No, Leo, how is this acceptable? Haffley's not the prime minister, you take this to the president, you'll know what he'll say?
Leo: He'll say yes.
Josh: How can you say that?
Leo: To keep the lights on! To make sure a couple of million government employees keep getting paid. It's two more months...
Josh: This isn't governing, it's duck and cover.
Leo: He'll say that too.

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