Ashton Carter actually said...

get a very clear picture of the dangers of sequester. They probably get an outsized picture of our lack of will, but this is not good for our friends--much less our foes.

Context

Carter emphasizes the negative perception of U.S. military readiness due to budget cuts.

03/02/2015

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