On the recordFebruary 27, 2023
to be in Japan and hear about them doubling their commitment of GDP to defense in a 5-year period from 1 to 2 percent, when you are the third-largest economy in the world, that matters.
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congress.govto be in Japan and hear about them doubling their commitment of GDP to defense in a 5-year period from 1 to 2 percent, when you are the third-largest economy in the world, that matters.
Cole highlights Japan's increased defense spending as significant for global security.
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