You count on being able to get the next NDAA passed and the next appropriations bill passed because you have confidence in your request, and you have confidence in Congress to take seriously the need to defend the United States. Is that not correct?
On the recordOctober 29, 2017
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Kaine emphasizes the importance of Congress in national defense funding.
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