Lindsey Graham: “There is no way you will ever convince me that going to about 2.5 to…”

On the recordMay 25, 2022

There is no way you will ever convince me that going to about 2.5 to 2.6 percent of GDP on defense makes sense given the threats we face.

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Graham criticizes proposed defense budget cuts amid rising threats.

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Lindsey Graham: “There is no way you will ever convince me that going to about 2.5 to 2.6 percent of GDP on defense makes sense given the…”