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Veronica Escobar: “There are reports that the defense appropriation…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

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Published | Video Starts at 04:37

What is alarming about the budget are the cuts to housing, the cuts to education, the cuts to health care. Can you answer? Can you let us know? There are reports that the defense appropriation supplemental will cost about $100 billion. What, what are you all asking for in order to fund the war in Iran? How much will you be asking? We're not ready to come to you with a request. (04:37–04:45)

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Asserts that reports indicate a $100 billion cost for defense appropriation supplemental.

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