… about getting investment in infrastructure or ending homelessness, they know that I bring a different perspective and understanding that there needs to be a holistic look at our budget. And None of those things can be prioritized if we're spending 57 cents on the dollar on defense. And these are the kind of conversations I get to have that a lot of my colleagues are not interested in and many of the political pundits don't want to have. (08:18–08:25)
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Asserts that 57% of the budget is spent on defense.
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