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Tom McClintock: “Within 5 years, it will consume more than we now spend for our entire defense establishment.”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
Within 5 years, it will consume more than we now spend for our entire defense establishment.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Warning that debt interest will surpass defense spending in the near future.

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