The proposed cuts are staggering, in my view, and reflect an overreliance on hard power, as opposed to some of the utilization of soft power.
On the recordJuly 24, 2017
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Meeks criticizes proposed budget cuts for relying too much on military strength over diplomatic efforts.
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