America leads because other nations choose to train with us, to fight alongside of us, and to learn from us. Choosing isolation over influence does not make America stronger. It makes America smaller. If members are concerned about capacity at these service academies, then let's expand that capacity and fund additional cadets or more ROTC. Create more opportunities for more Americans to serve. But do not dismantle a program that has quietly strengthened American national security for generations. That's not a stronger defense. (03:15–03:25)
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Suggests expanding capacity and funding more cadets or ROTC if capacity is a concern.
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