Ash Carter said "I wish the European states--and many Secretary of Defenses have said this over the years--were investing more in their own defense." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015

I wish the European states--and many Secretary of Defenses have said this over the years--were investing more in their own defense.

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Carter emphasizes the need for European nations to increase defense spending.

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