Monthly Archives: November 2011
There has never been a time when we could waste money on defense or foreign aid. We need to make sure the money is wisely spent. . . On the other hand, to withdraw or retreat from the world will create a vacuum that will be filled by [other] actors…Disengaging from the world will end up costing [...]
At a time of change and challenge at home and abroad, these investments will enhance the security of Americans, assure the future American leadership, and help build the foundations of peace, stability, and prosperity in the years ahead.
“America Must Continue to Invest in International Progress” by General James Cartwright The Post and Courier, November 18, 2011 America faces a very different set of challenges in the world than when I became a Marine. During the Cold War, it was easy to tell who our enemies were, but today we face foes that [...]
November 18, 2011 The next Commander in Chief will face a complex and difficult set of global challenges. Recently, many candidates for president have spoken of the need to listen to the advice of military leaders on national security, and we appreciate the respect shown to our men and women in uniform. We are writing [...]
This week, five former Secretaries of State, representing both Democrats and Republican administrations, sent a letter to Congress raising concerns about additional cuts to diplomacy and development programs in the FY12 appropriations. [...]
This morning General James Cartwright, USMC (Ret.), recently retired Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has an opinion editorial in the Charleston Post & Courier saying the International Affairs Budget is a “strategic investment that ensures America is a leader in the world while keeping us safe and creating jobs.” [...]
1. Senate Postpones FY12 State-Foreign Operations Debate; Next Steps
2. Super Committee Deadline Fast Approaching
3. House Taking Up Balanced-Budget Amendment
The latest news from Capitol Hill.
Earlier this week the final FY12 levels for international food aid were agreed to as part of the conference report for the first minibus spending package, which includes the FY12 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD Appropriations bills. [...]
The latest news from Capitol Hill.
