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Jon Tester: Eisenhower warned of the military industrial complex. The fact of the matter is, is that they're an important partner…

On the recordApril 9, 2024
Eisenhower warned of the military industrial complex. The fact of the matter is, is that they're an important partner for us.
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

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Tester highlights the military-industrial complex's role and criticizes corporations for prioritizing stock buybacks over production.

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