Which statement is true?

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According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, as of 2019, the United States spends more on defense than the next ten countries combined. While defense spending has fluctuated over time, it has generally increased rather than decreased.

Note: Choice A is false; defense spending as a percent of the federal budget has fluctuated but has not steadily fallen since 1990. Choice C is false; the largest federal government purchase is typically social security. Choice D is false; state and local government spending has generally increased over time.

Which Statement Is True