Preserve the ability of the armed forces to defend the country

Calvert says the military's ability to defend the United States, deter aggressors, and win wars if deterrence fails must not be compromised. He identifies national defense as his top priority as chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.

Context: The statement does not specify a particular funding level or defense measure.

In their own words

The ability of the armed forces of the United States to defend our nation, deter aggressors, and win wars should deterrence fail must not be compromised.

The source

Ken Calvert: official policy priorities ↗

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