I support the moneys for defense. I consider homeland security, homeland defense as much a part of defense, the overall rubric, as anything else or more. The defense of our homeland is No. 1, as far as I am concerned. We have a war on terrorism going on right here at home.
Discussing defense funding and homeland security during Senate floor debate.
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