This includes $1 billion for low cost offensive capability to thwart future attacks on us forces in the region. In many instances, we have been intercepting low cost iranian backed drones with multimillion dollar munitions. This funding will protect our forces and put us on the right side of the cost curve. This funding bill resupplies Israel's defensive capability, restores american defense industry to replenish our stocks, funds necessary operations for our forces in the region, and sends a strong signal that the United States will not back down. (03:07–03:13)
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Asserts that the funding will protect U.S. forces and improve cost efficiency.
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