Adam Smith actually said...

"We are sending these contradictory messages. We are undercutting our efforts with our allies."

"I would argue that nuclear deterrence is likely to be more rather than less important."

"That alternative view is based on autocracy, the idea that democracy doesn't work, freedom doesn't work, you need to have a strong man."

"I think a priority needs to be how we handle other theaters and other contingencies, including through deterrence."