REP. ERIK PAULSEN (R), MINNESOTA: Because a $17 trillion debt, that's nothing to scoff at. We need to address that with future plans as opposed -- and make sure we don't default, obviously. But we've got to have a plan in place so it's reformed and fixed in the future.</s>MICHAEL HOLMES, CNN CO-ANCHOR: Congressman Erik Paulsen, thanks so much. Appreciate you being with us today.</s>PAULSEN: Good to be with you.</s>SUZANNE MALVEAUX, CNN CO-ANCHOR: And at least he's talking about talking. We hope there's going to be some action. You're looking at the clock there, 60 hours, day 3.</s>HOLMES: And counting.</s>MALVEAUX: Yes, and counting. More needs to be done. And, coming up, you're going to hear from people essentially squeezed by this government shutdown. How this veteran, she could lose two pay and two disability checks if the fight continues. We're going to bring you her story, up next, on CNN NEWSROOM.
Interview with Rep. Erik Paulsen