I want a robust Navy. I want to deter China. And I feel like we've taken our eye off the ball when it comes to munitions, when it comes to shipbuilding, etc. Every single dollar that we spend in the Department of Defense that does not increase lethality is a wasted dollar. And that means taking care of the sailor. Because the sailor's going to push the button. The frogman is going to pick up the rifle. The Marine is a rifleman. (19:38–19:47)
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Asserts that any Department of Defense spending not increasing lethality is wasted.
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