I think with reference to the years 1995 to 2002, the Senate should know that in 1995, we will spend $270 billion on defense, and in 2002, we will spend $271 billion--$1 billion higher 7 years later, almost 8 years later. The numbers the Senator is using have to do with ups and downs in between. The truth of the matter is, we entered this budget period at $270 billion; we leave it at $271 billion.
Discussing defense spending projections for the years 1995 to 2002.
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