Adam Smith actually said...

We are not going to have more economic opportunity in this country if we have less influence in the world.

Smith emphasizes the link between global influence and economic opportunity.

11/01/2011

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I believe the fiscal year 2013 defense budget meets that goal.

Over the last few years, our military has put together a significant string of foreign policy successes.

This budget is also fully consistent with the funding levels set by the Budget Control Act passed by Congress.

These cuts are from what was projected to be needed to be spent a year or two ago.