Zach Nunn: “At the end of subtitle D of title X, add the following: SEC. 1044. DEFENSE BURDENSHARING. (a) Findings.--Congress makes…”

“At the end of subtitle D of title X, add the following: SEC. 1044. DEFENSE BURDENSHARING. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) The United States continues to spend billions of dollars to promote regional security and to make preparations for regional contingencies. (2) United States defense expenditures promote United States national security interests; however, they also significantly contribute to the defense of our allies. (3) In 1993, the gross domestic product of the United States equaled $6,300,000,000,000, while the gross domestic product of other NATO member countries totaled $7,200,000,000,000. (4) Over the course of 1993, the United States spent 4.7 percent of its gross domestic product on defense, while other NATO members collectively spent 2.5 percent of their gross domestic product on defense. (5) In addition to military spending, foreign assistance plays a vital role in the establishment and maintenance of stability in other nations and in implementing the United States national security strategy.”