Crow on Trump $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request

AURORA — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s request for a $1.5 trillion defense budget: 

“Americans don’t want foreign wars, they want cheaper health care, groceries, and gas at home.

“As the President wages a war of choice with Iran, he’s now asking for the largest defense budget in history. Trump says we can’t afford child care or health care but wants to give a blank check to fund more military adventurism abroad.

“As a combat veteran, we should never hesitate to use our military to protect Americans and our interests. But we must acknowledge that the Pentagon has failed to pass an audit eight years in a row, and simply spending more money doesn’t mean a stronger national defense. We must use American taxpayer dollars responsibly and make smart investments to keep us safe. Our servicemembers, their families, and the American people deserve better.”

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