Rand Paul: “national defense is the No. 1 priority of the Federal Government. My amendment increases defense spending, but pays for…”

“national defense is the No. 1 priority of the Federal Government. My amendment increases defense spending, but pays for it with spending cuts. It is irresponsible and dangerous to continue to put America further into debt, even for something we need. We need national defense, but we should pay for it. America does not project power from bankruptcy court. We need a strong national defense, but we should be honest with the American people and pay for it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.”