Every member must understand the impact of not passing this package. The only other option will be a full year continuing resolution which will devastate our national security and put our country at risk. A CR will cut defense spending by 27 billion and trigger additional cuts from sequestration. This is something that has not happened in the history of this country and will cut our military off at the knees in the midst of the most dangerous period we have seen since World War II. (01:06–01:13)
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Asserts that a continuing resolution (CR) will reduce defense spending by $27 billion and cause further sequestration cuts.
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