President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill is not perfect, but “it’s important because I don’t think America can stand the largest tax increase in the history of this country,” Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., told Newsmax on Wednesday.

“We should have work requirements for Medicaid. But let’s focus on getting rid of the waste, fraud, and abuse in the system,” Zinke said on “Carl Higbie: FRONTLINE.”

“You know, we should have the debate what we spend money on. And I think that’s a good and healthy debate among Americans. But there should be no debate on fraud, waste, and abuse. And largely, this bill centers on getting rid of the fraud, waste, and abuse in these programs.

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