My budget includes the largest increase in defense spending in two decades - because while the price of freedom and security is high, it is never too high. Whatever it costs to defend our country, we will pay. (George W. Bush)

My budget includes the largest increase in defense spending in two decades - because while the price of freedom and security is high, it is never too high. Whatever it costs to defend our country, we will pay.

George W. Bush

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