Exercise that kind of intellectual leadership on technological questions that deal with future threat. I think its part san that the pentagon is much larger. It has ever service dealing with new dock frin. I dont think congress is that inclined to challenge fundamentally the kind of weapon 178 that Defense Department proposes. I think you know, congress clearly does say we dont like certain things. But its often at the margin. We dont want this, we do want that. Its too early to cut the a10. Im not sure we see too many cases. So theres certainly the possibility for events to dramatically change thinking. It might act through the Defense Department and through the military to step up to the plate. Im not a defense expert, but my experience in agencies across the government is congress is much more likely to cement adherence to the past and change things to the future. All of those members have districts. Its more common than forcing in business. Other questions . Yes, sir . Yes, i have
Screeria nigeria. Discussion on the Defense Budget. This is about 90 minutes. Good morning. Welcome. My name is chris griffin. Im the executive director at the Foreign Policy initiative. It is my privilege to welcome you today to this event jointly hosted by the Foreign Policy initiative and the American Action forum. Titled will congress provide for the common defense . This is the second in a series of public briefings on how congress and the president can Work Together to provide our armed forces with the resources and authorities they require to keep our nation safe at a time of growing threats across the world. This morning well hear from senator tom cotton and following his keynotes i will hand off to rachel hoff with the American Action forum who will introduce and moderate a discussion by a panel of experts featuring the kinsey American Enterprise institute, david adesnic of the Foreign Policy initiative, and aaf president Douglas Holtz eken. Its my pleasure to welcome senator
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