I want to note my strong opposition to the top line number for defense. It doesn't even make up for inflation, which, to me, means it is a cut, and isn't the increase we need to compete, to deter, and to win against our pacing threats.
Womack criticizes the defense budget as insufficient to meet inflation and national security needs.
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