Jim Webb actually said...

Strategy is like birth control, that the possibility of an incident increases if you cease to take the necessary precautions.

Emphasizing the importance of military balance to prevent incidents.

07/14/2009

More Jim Webb Quotes

At the pinnacle of this issue is China's growing military, diplomatic, and economic power.

I appreciate the observation that both of you made several times that the United States does not take sides in issues of sovereignty for man...

One of the main points in the communique was concern about peace and stability in the region.

We are a resident--a territorial--we have territory in the western Pacific, and we are a resident power.