On the recordMarch 2, 2011
We are constantly trying to get the balance between whether or not the budget is driving our defense strategy or our defense strategy is driving our budget.
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congress.govWe are constantly trying to get the balance between whether or not the budget is driving our defense strategy or our defense strategy is driving our budget.
Forbes discusses the challenge of aligning budget with defense strategy.
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