Defense Secretary and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman testify before House Armed Services Committee on Defense Department's proposed budget, aiming to increase defense spending to at least 4% of GDP.
Key Points
Defense Secretary and Chairman addressing the proposed budget.
Focus on growing defense spending to at least 4% of GDP.
Emphasis on cutting inefficient and unnecessary spending.
Pros
Increased defense spending can enhance national security and military capabilities.
Cons
Potential concerns about inefficient and unnecessary spending at the Department of Defense.