Finally, investments in weapons systems do not matter if we fail to invest in our most important resource, our service members. Thanks to Mike Garcia's efforts, junior enlisted servicemen will receive an average pay increase of 30%. This will have a significant impact on recruitment, retention, and improve the quality of life for our service members and their families. As appropriators, it's our responsibility to ensure that the military has the resources necessary to defer conflict. And if we do get into a fight, we win, they lose. (01:34–01:42)
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