 between the first and second quarters of 2020, and has been rising more steeply in recent years than those prior to the pandemic, total debt stands at around $34.5 trillion. And you always see these remarkable amounts that we all owe. It's incredible. As a percentage of gross domestic product, U.S. debt has settled on a new plateau around 120% versus the 100% prior to 2020. Revenue-raising measures are currently under consideration by both parties. Revenue-raising measures. What does that mean?