I would say that the budget reflects the reality that Europe needs to step up more for the defense of its own continent. And President Trump deserves the credit for that in his first term. In this term, We're about to go to the Hague, where we hope most European NATO countries are going to commit to a 3.5, 1.5 total of 5% defense spending. which was inconceivable before President Trump. And he has set the standard that America can't be everywhere all the time for everybody. (18:39–18:51)
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