SOCOM's budget, as we mentioned, has been relatively flat for the past decade. In the combined written statement that was submitted, you state that SOCOM comprises only 3% of the joint force and less than 2% of the department's budget, delivering a quote, an outsized strategic value. I personally believe SOCOM's budget needs to increase to a steady state of at least 20 billion a year. How are you using your secretary like position to advocate for a higher budget for socom? (02:54–03:03)
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Asserts that SOCOM makes up 3% of the joint force and less than 2% of the budget but provides significant strategic value.
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