Archive for January 28th, 2010
The International Affairs Budget: Critical Investments in National Security
By Jordan Smith at 28 January, 2010, 4:30 pm
“As I have said for the last two years, I believe that the challenges confronting our nation cannot be dealt with by military means alone. They require instead whole-of-government approaches – but that can only be done if the State Department is given resources befitting the scope of its mission across the globe.”
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State of the Union
By Jordan Smith at 28 January, 2010, 11:47 am
Last night’s State of the Union address focused on the American economy, jobs, health care, and other domestic concerns. But President Obama also re-emphasized his commitment to global engagement, noting that “[O]ur destiny is connected to those beyond our shores,” and reminding Americans that actions taken abroad are essential for success at home. The President [...]
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