03/02/2009
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"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?"
"Our military budgets will be at 2.3 percent of GDP."
"I think the whole world watches what we do militarily, and for a long time, we have been the single guarantor of security around the world."