07/06/2009
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"I do not think we need boots-on-the-ground in Syria at all, quite frankly."
"In the top two or three?"
"We are uncertain as to what China will do, but it seems like they are intent on building up the military. Is that a fair statement?"
"If sequestration is fully implemented, what will that mean in terms of the ability to defend this region and to have a deterrent presence?"