Adam Smith actually said...

I don't support sequestration. I would expand upon that to say I don't just oppose sequestration for the Department of Defense, but for all ...

this is more for the White House: Sell it. Because if you don't, there ain't no way we are going to pass it.

I would suggest better the 'how' is we want to train them and equip them so that they are better positioned to fight.

I have been around here long enough to know that that is far from a black and white issue.