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On the recordMarch 2, 2015
I think I'm learning that the French, for example, aren't quite there, but there's a determination to get to 2 percent of GDP for defense quicker.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker discusses European allies' commitment to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP.

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