Gary Schmitt

American Enterprise Institute

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Resident Scholar and Director of its Program on Advanced Strategic Studies at the American Enterprise Institute

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President Obama today outlined the results of his national security review,  calling for leaner forces  to meet new threats in the 21st Century.

Obama and Panetta Outline Defense Cuts

President Obama today outlined the results of his national security review, calling for leaner forces to meet new threats in the 21st Century.

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