MSNBC Morning Joe October 7, 2021 10:09:00
All-volunteer force of 2.1 million individuals serving in uniform is because they know that when they step out there's to fight and win our nation's wars we're going to pay them, pay them well, take care of their families, provide housing. it's unclear if we default if we'd ever be able to do that. second, we have to pay contractors to maintain our bases. this is military readiness 101. if we don't do that we're not going to have a ready, capable military. and, third, our standing in the world is at stake. if the full faith and credit of the united states is pierced, if it is shattered, becaus...