It is amazing how we can debate an issue of $1.5 million and interject all the rhetoric as if it is $1.5 billion. Well, gentleman that have particular defense contractors in their districts may be asking for particular things, but come to the House floor and then want to talk about what things are particular, what things are a joke, and what is not a joke.
Discussing the debate over funding for defense contractors.
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