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Ken Calvert: “The bill's robust funding includes 4 billion for the Iron…”

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

Rep. Calvert Remarks on the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act

Published November 3, 2023 | Video Starts at 01:08

The bill we are considering today delivers on that commitment. This legislation contains $14.3 billion for Israel. As chairman of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, I strongly support The bill's robust funding includes 4 billion for the Iron Dome and David's Sling missile defense systems. 1.2 billion for the Iron beam defense system, which is promising new technology which will, I think have be both helpful to Israel and the United States. (01:08–01:32)

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