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| Jim Mattis warns top Democrat: Defense cuts could lead to war |
| 2018-12-02 |
| [Washington Examiner] Congress should not cut defense spending next year due to the renewed rivalry with Russia and China, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday during a defense policy forum. "Doing so would be a dangerous disservice to our troops and the American people they serve and protect," Mattis said during the Reagan Defense Forum in Simi Valley, Calif. "We all know that America can afford survival." Mattis delivered that message as a mix of compliments for "the political courage of our Congress" in providing a major defense spending increase last year, as well as warnings of the national security catastrophe if the funding sees another slash. And the message was especially pointed at the leaders of the House Armed Services Committee, which will be chaired by Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., due to the Democratic takeover in the 2018 midterm elections. "I visit to pay my respects to two role models here today," Mattis said, referring to Smith and current Republican Chairman Mac Thornberry of Texas. "The bipartisan nature of how you work together puts into practice Sen. Vandenberg’s call for collaboration that politics stops ’at the water’s edge.’ Thank you both. I look forward to again working with you in the House Committee." That compliment is especially pointed, however, given Smith’s comments about how he will seek to cut defense spending. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #2 Why speak to the outgoing Congress instead of waiting for the new kids to show up? |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2018-12-02 11:15 |
| #1 ‘Peace through superior firepower ‘ is true. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2018-12-02 10:00 |