06/09/2020
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"I think many of us are concerned about these end strength numbers and we are concerned, as we rightfully should be, simultaneously on costs."
"As Representative Davis reminded us, this is almost quadrupling. But let's face it, it is from a relatively low baseline."
"Our European allies are only spending about 1.4 percent of their GDP, well under the NATO goal of 2 percent."
"This is the time for us all on this committee to make certain that our voices are heard to the other Members... so that hopefully we can get more resources."