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Peace through strength requires a rebuilt military

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With conflict raging across the globe, Congress, in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Agreement, must increase the U.S. military’s funding levels above the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act’s funding limits.

The 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act limited defense spending by 1% in 2025. That might sound insignificant, but it is far below what is required to effectively deter China and others who would like to challenge America’s geopolitical influence.

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