Our investments to counter them must also be. That's what this budget does. It matches capabilities to threats. We long for peace, so we must prepare for war. We are overcoming decades of neglect and decline. We must fortify our position as the world's most lethal fighting force. And that means acting fast. This committee is a critical partner in everything we do. (07:20–07:24)
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