It's about putting us on a path that will ensure our military can deter and, if necessary, defeat any threat that may arise in the future. Unfortunately, this long view has not always prevailed, and We continue to see the consequences of underinvestment in our military. The last few years, we've had repeated reminders that the world remains a dangerous place, that there are evil people in the world bent on aggression, and that there are those who wish America and our allies harm. (00:51–00:55)
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