Gross also refused to go on taxpayer-funded congressional junkets. The first was the outwardly legitimate business of gambling junkets. He opposed junkets, government debt, and high spending. The Hacienda was known for their inexpensive, all-inclusive junkets marketed to American Midwestern retirees. Wherever we go, I am sure I'll see you all on your taxpayers' junkets! He employed a small-scale television advertising campaign with no press junkets.