Michael G. Mullen: “In the back end of previous conflicts, we were able to contract our equipment inventory by shedding our oldest capital…”

I'm more afraid of the red ink than the red menace.

The most significant threat to our National security is our debt.

It sickened me yesterday to see security personnel, including members of the National Guard forcibly and violently clearing the path through Lafayette Square to accommodate the President's visit outside St. John's Church.

This is a moment when more investment in diplomacy and development is needed, not less.