Furthermore, shutdown will disrupt ongoing work to modernize our nuclear forces, which is already behind schedule. Any further delay could make this bad situation even worse. And The potential Schumer shutdown will hurt military preparedness by slowing recruiting, creating uncertainty in our defense supply chains and impacting our ability to produce badly needed munitions. This is not the message of strength that we want to send to the allies we stand beside and the enemies we stand against. (23:01–23:13)
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Asserts that a potential shutdown will negatively impact military preparedness and supply chains.
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