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Ken Calvert: “1.2 billion for the Iron Beam defense system, which is…”

Featuring: Ken Calvert, Republican | U.S. House, California, District 41

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Rep. Calvert Remarks on the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act

Published | Video Starts at 01:39

As chairman of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, I strongly support the bill's robust funding, which includes 4 billion for the Iron Dome and David's slang missile defense systems, 1.2 billion for the Iron Beam defense system, which is promising new technology which will, I think, be both helpful to Israel and the United States. 800 million for production of 155 millimeter rounds, which we need to get our supply chain rolling again. (01:39–02:07)

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