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John Neely Kennedy: “The president has pointed out that we need, we have a crisis…”

Featuring: John Neely Kennedy, Republican | U.S. Senate from Louisiana

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Sen. Kennedy questions Air Force Sec. Troy Meink and Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach on staffing and readiness

Published | Video Starts at 01:39

I know you hear all the happy talk, but I'm going to try to explain what's really going on. In my opinion, I could be wrong, but I doubt it. The president has pointed out that we need, we have a crisis in defense and we need to spend a lot more money. I mean, look around. He is, of course, correct. He's asked for 42%. It's going to be tough in regular order to do that amount. But Republicans want to spend. (01:39–01:46)

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Asserts that the president has identified a crisis in defense requiring increased spending.

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