I think it is a given by this Committee on Appropriations, Defense to--not to shortchange the Navy, not to shortchange readiness, and also future weapons. And, if we do it, we do it at the peril of this Country; would we not?
Emphasizes the importance of adequately funding the Navy and readiness for national security.
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I remain concerned that the Air Force budget request is insufficient considering the needed modernization across the inventory with a rapidly evolving threat.
Deterrence requires spending our limited resources on both offensive and defensive weapons.
A complex and evolving security environment requires a serious commitment to our national defense.
I am concerned about this--what this communicates to both our allies and our adversaries.
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