And at a time when President Trump has asked NATO to up their investment in their own defense to as much as 5% of GDP, We stand about 2.7% of GDP [spending on defense] here at home. So clearly, we need to right size our spending and our debt and reprioritize what it is we are trying to do here, which national security, I believe, is the preeminent responsibility of the United States Congress. (01:05–01:11)
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