Would you say that's an accurate statement? I'll say that I agree. CRS are detrimental to our nation's security and the industrial base, yes. Okay, well, then I'll just say it. There's Some people in my party and the guys across the aisle are cloaking themselves in patriotism and fiscal conservatism, and they're actually making us spend more money and making the world and our nation less safe for political purposes. And that's got to stop. But national security should never be political. And our budget, believe it or not, should not be political either. (03:01–03:18)
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Asserts that certain politicians use patriotism and fiscal conservatism as a guise, leading to increased spending and decreased safety.
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