Adam Smith actually said...

"If Members are upset about the amount of money being spent somewhere, then tell us where we can find it."

"It's important the United States upholds our pledge to defend one of our most reliable and loyal allies from threats to their security and existence."

"We have a very large, very capable force. We have spent nearly as much as the rest of the world combined on our defense budget every year for 15 years."

"Nevertheless, the new defense strategy appears to emphasize presence and engagement in Asia at the expense of other regions, including Africa."