04/16/2013
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"Nevertheless, the new defense strategy appears to emphasize presence and engagement in Asia at the expense of other regions, including Africa."
"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 for 15 years."
"The increasing coordination between Al Qaeda and al-Shabaab is a dangerous development and a reminder of the threat posed by radicalism, terrorism, and ungoverned spaces."
"I believe it is important for the Air Force leadership to continue its public discussion to better ensure that Guard and Reserve personnel fully accept that they have received and will receive equitab..."