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The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower

American Military Power: Too Much? Too Little?

Season 1 Episode 106

A diverse panel, debates the proper size, cost, and missions for the United States Armed Forces. Guests: Nora Bensahel, scholar at the School of International Service at American University - General Wesley Clark, former Supreme Allied Commander in Europe - Justin Johnson, defense budget analyst - Christopher Preble, Vice President for Defense and Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute.

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