On the recordOctober 25, 2011
You say that there is a belief that the United States spends too much money on defense and winding down the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will create a peace dividend. And you indicate that is a myth.
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Wilson challenges the belief that reducing defense spending will lead to peace dividends.
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