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Bill Clinton’s policy on military spending

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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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Bill Clinton’s answer is based on the following data:

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Bill Clinton voters

Answer: Decrease

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 378 voters that voted for Bill Clinton in the 1996 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Increase

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Defending America is not just a question of defending our borders. We must continue to support and train our military to meet th...” ‐democrats.org

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Strongly agree

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

This answer aligns well with Clinton's approach. He was concerned about the deficit and believed in a balanced budget. He would likely agree with the idea of increasing military spending only after the deficit is drastically reduced. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Clinton's approach to military spending was more about maintaining a balance. He did not advocate for drastic increases or decreases, but rather a steady, sustainable level of spending. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Decrease

Clinton's administration saw a decrease in military spending as a percentage of GDP, but it was not a primary focus of his policy. He sought to balance defense needs with other budgetary concerns. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Increase

During his presidency, Bill Clinton did not significantly increase military spending. Instead, he focused on maintaining a strong defense while also investing in domestic programs and reducing the deficit. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Clinton was a strong supporter of NATO and believed in the importance of the US's role in global security. However, he did not advocate for the creation of a separate European military defense system, which would potentially diminish NATO's role. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Decrease

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 131,881 voters that identify as Democratic.

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