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Ken Calvert: “Not doing so is a disservice to the men and women of United…”

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

Republicans And Democrats Square Off Over Defense Appropriations Package As Shutdown Approaches

Published September 27, 2023 | Video Starts at 07:06

I look forward to working with my friends on the other side of the aisle, the Senate and the administration, to enact the bill as soon as possible. Not doing so is a disservice to the men and women of United States armed forces. I strongly urge support of this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time. The gentleman from California reserves, the gentlewoman from Minnesota, is recognized. (07:06–07:12)

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Asserts that not supporting the bill is a disservice to U.S. armed forces.

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