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Gary Peters: “Let me be clear. I am not opposed to increasing military spending. In fact, I think we have got to do it.”

On the recordJanuary 23, 2017
Let me be clear. I am not opposed to increasing military spending. In fact, I think we have got to do it.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Peters supports military spending increases but emphasizes fiscal responsibility.

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