Our strategy is not just dependent on defense spending. but it is very dependent upon nondefense spending. which in this bill is not even being addressed because that artificial ceilingthe sequestrationis like a meat ax right across the Federal budget. That is affectingand every one of those military leaders will tell youthat is affecting our military preparedness. These arbitrary budget caps impact this nondefense spending. It keeps us from providing funds for other agencies that are so essential to the national security. The Coast Guard. they are out there in the war zone. They are in another war zone down in the Caribbean as they are interdicting all kinds of drug smugglers. What about the FBI. the CIA. the DEA. Customs. Border Patrol. Air Traffic Control. TSA?
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