On the recordNovember 29, 2017
Even if Congress provided a $700 billion budget tomorrow, it would be several years before the Navy reached 355 ships or DOD could deploy 2,000 F-35 fighter jets.
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congress.govElizabeth Warren: “Even if Congress provided a $700 billion budget tomorrow, it would be several years before the Navy reached 355 ships or…”
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Warren expresses frustration about military budget timelines and readiness.
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