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Ken Calvert: “This bill cuts nearly 20 billion from the president's…”

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

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

Published | Video Starts at 01:18

I'm proud to say that due to the hard work of the members of the subcommittee, the bill funds our defense needs in a fiscally responsible manner. Specifically, This bill cuts nearly 20 billion from the president's misguided request and reinvests these funds into war fighting capabilities and additional support for our service members. I also approached crafting this bill with a comprehensive strategy focused on specific lines of effort investing in America's military superiority to deter the People's Republic of China, combating illicit … (01:18–01:30)

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Asserts that the bill cuts nearly $20 billion from the president's request and reinvests it into war fighting capabilities and support for service members.

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