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U.S. Defense Spending

This article explores U.S. defense spending, detailing its four major components: military defense, veterans, foreign military aid, and foreign economic aid. It highlights historical spending patterns, noting peaks during World War II and various administrations from Eisenhower to Obama. Current challenges include national debt and proposed cuts. We examine contrasting viewpoints, particularly between the Obama administration's budget cuts and the Republican Party's advocacy for increased defense investment. The analysis includes key quotes from political figures and relevant citations.

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U.S. Defense Spending

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  1. U.S. Defense Spending Shaan Pattni

  2. Background • Defense Spending is split into four major parts • Military defense • Veterans • Foreign Military Aid • Foreign Economic Aid

  3. Historical Background Major Events • The highest amount of spending occurred during World War II • Eisenhower (‘53-61’) • Carter No Spending (‘77-81’) • The Regan Build Up (81’-89’) • Clinton Procurement Holiday (‘93-00’) • Bush Mass Spending (01’-08’)

  4. Current State • Due to National debt issues and a huge Federal deficit…… • Obama Freeze (2011) • At least $400 billion in defense spending cuts over the next 10 years

  5. Opposing Viewpoints

  6. Obama Administration Position • First priority: Making sure the American People are safe. • Veterans are in good hands • Make sure weapons are the best and the most efficient • Bottom Line: “The Administration intends to stop programs that are not performing and significantly exceed their budget”

  7. Republican Party Position • Always supported Defense spending because of ‘vital interests’ • These ‘interests’ remain unknown • Bottom Line: Spend. Which will make America stronger and help the economy

  8. Michele Bachman • The Defense budget is not the source of debt • Defense Spending should never be compromised • Bottom Line: Keep everything as it is

  9. Mitt Romney • Modernize the military • Increase troop numbers • No spending cuts • Bottom Line: Galvanize the military

  10. Rick Perry • Modern and stronger military • Bottom Line: “America seeks peace from a position of strength.”

  11. MLA Citations • Works Cited Bachman, Michele, Mrs. The Defense for Defense Spending .< www.bachman.house.gov. Michele Bachman, 4 May 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://bachmann.house.gov/‌News/‌DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=240190>. • Brannen, Kate, Ms. Obama’s Plan: Cut Defense Spending by $400B by 2023.< Defense News. Gannett Government Media Corp., 2011. Web. 14 Sept. 2011. <http://www.defensenews.com/.php?i=6229773>. • Chantrill, Christopher, Mr., comp. US Defense Spending.< US Government Spending. US Census Bureau State and Local Government Finances, 12 May 2011. Web. 14 Sept. 2011. <http://www.usgovernmentspending.com/_defense_spending_30.html>. • Clip Art Ice.< Clker Clip Art. N.p., 2011. Web. 14 Sept. 2011. <http://www.clker.com/.html>.

  12. MLA Citations • Eaglen, Mackenzie, Ms. U.S. Defense Spending: The Mismatch between Plans and Resources.< The Heritage Foundation. The Heritage Foundation, 2011. Web. 14 Sept. 2011. <http://www.heritage.org/defense-spending-the-mismatch-between-plans-and-resources>. • Kaplan, Lawrence F. The Bizarre, Strategically Bankrupt Evolution of the Parties’ Views on Defense Spending.< www.tnr.com. The New Republic, 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.tnr.com/budget-deficit-obama-romney-mckeon-hawks>. • National Journal Staff. Meet the 2012 Republican Presidential Hopefuls -- PICTURES.< www.nationaljournal.com. National Journal Magazine Inc., 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. • National Security.< www.rickperry.org. Rick Perry, 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.rickperry.org//security/>. • A STRONG MILITARY.< www.mittromney.com. Mitt Romney, 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.mittromney.com//policy>.

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