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Ken Calvert: “The bill provides $200 million for Taiwan's security…”

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

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'We're Not Going To Give Any Blank Checks': GOP Lawmaker Discusses Defense Appropriations Bill

Published | Video Starts at 03:05

This bill increases investments in fifth and sixth generation aircraft procures deliverable capability, including several Indo PACOM unfunded priorities. It prohibits the divestment of certain naval and air assets that are still combat credible. And it The bill provides $200 million for Taiwan's security cooperation programs. While prioritizing defense articles and services to the threatened island, the bill continues to invest in the reawakening of American defense innovation. (03:05–03:10)

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