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John McCain: This budget proposes only a modest increase in defense spending at a time when our military is engaged in one war.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2003
This budget proposes only a modest increase in defense spending at a time when our military is engaged in one war.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona
Source
congress.gov
Feb 13, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Cautioning about modest defense spending amid ongoing military engagements.

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