“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordSeptember 7, 2016
In the next 10 years, the United States will spend more on interest for its debt than it does for its military.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
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Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the impending financial burden of debt on military funding.

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