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What does it mean?
The speaker states the government prioritizes strengthening defense and military readiness.
In plain terms
The government focuses on strengthening defense and readiness.
What can you take from it?
National defense requires constant attention.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • national security
  • defense budgeting

Putting it to work

  • review defense budget
  • assess readiness

Questions to consider

  • How is defense funded?
  • What is adequate readiness?

Another view

Focus on defense may neglect other needs.

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