Rep. Elaine Luria on Defense Strategy, China, and Taiwan
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On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen speaks with Rep. Elaine Luria (VA-02), Democratic Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee. Luria, is a graduate of Annapolis and served in the Navy for 20 years as a nuclear engineer, ultimately rising to Commander. We talk about the need for a strategy to drive defense funding priorities, especially when it comes to deterring China, why she voted to increase this year's defense budget over President Biden's request, and why President Biden should be pre-authorized to use force in case the PRC attacks Taiwan.
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