Adam Smith actually said...

Deterring, delaying, or denying U.S. forces from operating along China's periphery is still a key goal of the People's Liberation Army.

In partnership with our allies and friends, our forces must stand ready to respond to unprovoked, hostile behavior.

We must be prepared to effectively respond with the needed manpower and assets.

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 fo...