Chairman: Serious Debate on Security

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Chairman: Serious Debate on Security
November 18, 2008
Air Force Print News|by Jim Garamone

WASHINGTON - Americans need to have a serious debate about what it takes to defend the United States, said the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen has long proposed a floor for funding for national security of 4 percent of the gross domestic product.

With the supplemental budgets this year, the United States spent about 4.3 percent of the gross domestic product on defense.

"I actually originated that discussion or tried to start that discussion and focus on it, because I think it's very important for the American people and its representatives to look very seriously at the investment that we make as a country in defense," the admiral said.

Looking at the trends historically, Admiral Mullen said that 4 percent is about right now, given that the United States is involved in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and faces challenges around the world.


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uhc comment: I personally think $1 trillion (that's twelve zeros) a year for guns 'n bombs is a bit much.