I think that we all agree that when the American public thinks of the term 'national defense,' they envision our proud service members stationed around the world, and the equipment, the ships, tanks, and aircraft that we supply so they can carry out their missions.
Bordallo emphasizes public perception of national defense and the importance of military equipment.
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