Overheard on 'Meet the Press':

Savannah Guthrie

"Do you understand how disgusted Americans are with these antics?"

Savannah Guthrie, guest host on NBC's 'Meet the Press'

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Rand Paul

"The root of the problem is we rare not passing appropriation bills. The government should not shut down if we are doing it properly."

Sen. Randall Paul (R-Kentucky)

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Savannah Guthrie

"Do you take any responsibility for your part of this?"

Savannah Guthrie

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Rand Paul

"The other side has to negotiate. That would be responsible! It's the Democrats!"

Sen. Paul

Savannah Guthrie

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"Do you think this strategy of shutting down the government is undercutting the GOP's chance of ever gaining control of the government in the future?"

Savannah Guthrie

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Rand Paul

"It's bad for the president He is making us do bad things. The president LIKES us to do bad things and Democrats LIKE this shutdown. And you know Savannah, your lip gloss is way too bright to be asking me questions this challenging. Frankly, I've been on here before, and I think your penis is bigger than regular host David Gregory's. Wow, you are tough for a girl. Who would have thought those pouty lips could ask such HARD questions!"

Sen. Paul

Savannah Guthrie

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"If the Democrats like it why are you letting it happen? I thought you didn't like them."

Savannah Guthrie

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Rand Paul

"We don't like them. But I like you, baby. Are you wearing a bra?"

Sen. Paul

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Savannah Guthrie

"What about the debt ceiling? Will the GOP let the country go into default?"

Savannah Guthrie

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Rand Paul

"If we default, it's not my fault. And it's not your fault, and that's why you and me should spend some time together. Hey! The government's shut down. I've got lots of time on my hands right now. Hubba hubba."

Sen. Paul