PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Mark Pocan: “We just reached $1 trillion annually for the Department of…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

Watch on YouTube

With Liberty and Justice for Some Ep. 56 with Matt Duss

Published | Video Starts at 18:41

I think that's definitely true. And then also the cost, you know, we don't know. They said they're going to come with a supplemental to pay for this. We just reached $1 trillion annually for the Department of Defense, a crazy increase. And they want another half trillion in general for defense. But that's another issue that we're going to have to deal with. Yeah. (18:41–18:48)

CLAIM

Asserts that the Department of Defense's annual budget has reached $1 trillion.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Mark Pocan

Discover more from

Mark Pocan

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.