It's at the cost of it today, even when we buy it seven years from now. And that's why you're seeing $331 billion in munitions as part of this budget. There's a rocket fuel component to this. Given the underinvestment that exists inside this budget, there will be some tail, obviously, and as I acknowledged up front, a higher top line from this department's perspective is always a welcome thing. But the intention is not to get anyone stuck in a certain place, but to address the needs of the moment, cut different deals, create new dynamics where companies actually invest. (42:14–42:28)
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