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Jodey Arrington: “We gave 150 billion to the defense of our country.”

Featuring: Jodey Arrington, Republican | U.S. House Texas, 19th Congressional District

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Yes. And according to the Trump Admin Own numbers, more than half of that money, $75.7 billion, has yet to be spent or even obligated. I Know that We gave 150 billion to the defense of our country. So given that you've said that our nation's debt is such an existential crisis. Yes. Wouldn't you agree that it is irresponsible to spend another $60 billion in taxpayer dollars on Trump's war when you already have $75 billion available? (10:30–10:34)

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