Virginia U.S. Rep Abigail Spanberger: "The reality is that if defense is cut, what will go first is spending for operations and maintenance..."

By Central Virginia Times

Jan 10, 2023

Abigail Spanberger tweeted the following:

"The reality is that if defense is cut, what will go first is spending for operations and maintenance to sustain military readiness, as well as money for the weapons to deter China.
@WSJOpinion is right. Now is not the time to slash our defense budget.
wsj.com/articles/defen"
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Here are other recent tweets from Abigail Spanberger:

"After I officially swore an oath at 3am, I was proud to join the official swearing in ceremony of Mayor Wood and the entire Town Council in Dumfries.
Thank you for inviting me to congratulate and celebrate our local officials!"
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"January 6, 2021 did not represent American democracy but it did represent a template for extremists to follow around the world.
I stand with those denouncing this violent attack on Brazils Congress, Presidency, and Supreme Court.
nytimes.com/live/2023/01/0" on Jan. 8
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"Military spending should be informed in consultation with the Pentagon and our servicemembers.
Not in closed-door backrooms during negotiations for Speaker.
Democrats and responsible Republicans must recognize just how shortsighted these cuts would be.
responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/01/06/mcc" on Jan. 8
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U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA)