The Smart Money Is on Smart Power – Nancy Lindborg and Bill Lane
The Smart Money Is on Smart Power
By Nancy Lindborg and Bill Lane
It’s budget time in Washington, and as President Obama released his request for the 2011 fiscal year on February 1, the scrutiny – and partisan finger-pointing – has begun as to what programs should be funded in a tight budget year. But there is one area that both Democrats and Republicans can all agree needs greater attention, and that’s our International Affairs Budget.
First, a quick overview of what the International Affairs Budget actually is. It’s an important part of our overall national security funding and helps to combat infectious diseases, provide disaster relief to devastated nations, educate children to give them hope and opportunity and it supports economic projects to open new markets for American goods. Investing in the International Affairs Budget is the smart thing to do in an era when the world is changing and more interconnected. Military power alone cannot guarantee our security and prosperity.
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Nancy Lindborg is the President of Mercy Corps and Bill Lane is the Washington Director of Caterpillar. They are co-Presidents of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition.
