On the recordJune 7, 2021
Despite all this, President Biden's 2022 budget proposes to severely, severely underfund the Department of Defense, potentially jeopardizing our efforts to counter China aggression around the world.
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congress.govDespite all this, President Biden's 2022 budget proposes to severely, severely underfund the Department of Defense, potentially jeopardizing our efforts to counter China aggression around the world.
Senator Shelby criticizes Biden's budget for underfunding defense against China.
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