Michael G. Mullen: “Retrenchment brought about by short-sighted cuts could well lead to costlier and more tragic consequences later.”

President Obama has added more to the federal debt in less than 8 years than his 43 predecessors combined did over 218 years.

I have to date been reticent to speak out on issues surrounding President Trump's leadership, but we are at an inflection point, and the events of the past weeks have made it impossible to remain silent.

the most significant threat to our national security is our debt.

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