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On the recordJanuary 27, 2014
Is it unreasonable for a Member of Congress to say over the next decade the GDP we spend on defense should be at least consistent with peacetime spending?
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham advocates for consistent defense spending to maintain military capability.

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