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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And, unfortunately, every month people are getting assassinated that we are working with around the world to protect natural resources.
It is not a matter of losing the funds, it is just a matter of we are not being able to expand at all.
I am sure that you feel strongly, as I do, that the U.S. territories should be given equal access to Federal programs and funding, on parity with the 50 states.
I am concerned that in a year where readiness has been cited as the Department's top priority, the Department's budget request only supports 93 percent of the Air Force depot maintenance requirements and 92 percent of the Navy's aviation…
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