Heavy US rearing effort called for by Weinberger

Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger called for a drastic rearming of America, and said social programs may have to be cut to pay for it. Defense, Mr. Weinberger told the Senate Armed Services Committee, is "the highest priority of the nation." His call came with a warning that the world situation raises the chances the United States may have to use its ar med forces to protect its interests.

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