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- Largest increase in defense $ in two decades: never too high. (Jan 2002)
- Listens to Europeans on SDI, but “intent on the right thing”. (Jun 2001)
- Focus on mobility and swiftness, not size of military. (Feb 2001)
- Comprehensive review of military: then new spending. (Feb 2001)
- Bush’s stated military service record is incorrect. (Oct 2000)
- AWOL in Air Guard? Maybe not, but didn’t meet obligations. (Oct 2000)
- Military mission has become fuzzy. (Oct 2000)
- Opposed Somalia intervention when it became nation-building. (Oct 2000)
- Be world’s peacemaker instead of world’s policeman. (Oct 2000)
- Rebuild military so it can fulfill mission to prevent war. (Oct 2000)
- Redefine how war is fought and won. (Sep 2000)
- Bush says military not ready; Pentagon disagrees. (Aug 2000)
- Post-Vietnam: just cause; clear goal; overwhelming victory. (Aug 2000)
- Lowest possible number of nukes consistent with security. (May 2000)
- Post-Cold War: remove weapons & high-alert; build SDI. (May 2000)
- Deter terrorists by counterstrikes & counterintelligence. (Apr 2000)
- Use arms to defend Europe, Far East, Mideast, & Panama. (Feb 2000)
- Top-down review to decide which programs to cancel. (Jan 2000)
- US military is key to preserving world peace. (Apr 1998)
Homeland Security
- Concedes no evidence of Saddam ties to 9-11. (Sep 18)
- Created "Ready campaign" and Ready.Gov. (Aug 30)
- Initiated reorganization of homeland defense. (Aug 30)
- Increased security of critical infrastructure. (Aug 30)
Military Personnel
- Increased military pay by 4% per year. (Aug 30)
- $400M for renovating and improving military housing. (Aug 30)
- Spend money on soldiers before sending them to hot spots. (Oct 2000)
- Gays in military OK; “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” OK. (Sep 2000)
- Better equipment, better training, and better pay. (Aug 2000)
- $1B more for salary; $20B more for R&D for new weapons. (May 2000)
Missile Defense
- Missile defense for security, not for military advantage. (Aug 30)
- Withdrew from ABM Treaty; now $9B for missile defense. (Aug 30)
- The defenses we build must protect us all: include allies. (Feb 2001)
- SDI: think beyond Cold War, but convince Europe & Russia. (Aug 2000)
- Russia: jointly reduce missiles; but no joint SDI. (May 2000)
- SDI needed for defense against rogue states & terrorists. (May 2000)
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