Adam Smith actually said...
Over the last few years, with the strong support of the Navy and Marine Corps, our military has put together a significant string of foreign policy successes, including the death of bin Laden, Anwar Al-Awlaki, the elimination of much of Al Qaeda's leadership, the end of the war in Iraq, and supporting the uprising in Libya.
Context
Smith lists recent military successes as part of U.S. foreign policy achievements.
02/15/2012