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Mike Garcia: “The goal of the military is to deter a war, and if unable to…”

Featuring: Mike Garcia, Republican | Former U.S. House, California, District 27

Rep. Mike Garcia Floor Speech for Defense Appropriations Bill

Published June 28, 2024 | Video Starts at 00:00

Remember that The goal of the military is to deter a war, and if unable to deter a war, to win a war. And today especially the pacing threat is China. This bill does just that. It helps us not only accelerate programs, but keep pace with China in a budget constrained environment of only $833 billion. (00:00–00:06)

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Asserts the primary goal of the military is deterrence and victory in war.

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Rep. Mike Garcia Floor Speech for Defense Appropriations Bill | Uploaded June 28, 2024 | 00:32-00:37