But
spending money without a strategic plan can
oftentimes
be wasted. First thing
I'm
going to do is ask the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan so we are making sure we're
not
spending our money on political projects, but on
projects
to make sure our
soldiers
are well-paid, well-housed,andhavethebest equipmentin theworld.
October 18.2000: Statement on the
USS
Cole (given by Governor Bush)
Eau
Claire,
WI
Today, America honors sailors
from
the USS Cole. We honor the men and women who
gavetheir
lives.
These were professionals, in the best tradition of our military. But they were also sons
and
daughtersandspousesand
friends.
Andthey leave behind shipmatesinshock,and
families
in
mourning,
and
parents
who
will bury
the
best part
of
their hopes.These young Americans lived for a cause, and died with a purpose. They were patriots.
And
we are deeply in their debt.This tragedy is a reminder that peace is always
fragile,
and risk is always real, and hate,
in
this world, does not sleep. We remain in a contest of will and purpose, with enemies
who
hate America, and target those who
defend
her.We must always be prepared. And those who attack our nation and its people must
always
be punished.This is a commitment shared by all Americans. We wish the president every success in
the
advance of peace and the pursuit of justice. And we pray that every soul touched bythis tragedy will
find
a measure of
God's
peace.
Thank
you.
October
27.
2000: "You Decide 2000"Fox
News
(statementsbyGovernor Bush)
[Highlighted in index] I believe that the most urgent matter
before
any president isAmerican security itself. The next president must reverse the eight-year decline inAmerica's military power. Not since the years
before
Pearl Harbor has our investment in
national
defense been so low as a percentage of our economy, yet rarely has our militarybeen
so
freely
used.
We
will give
our
armed
forces
better pay, better treatment
and
bettertraining.
We
will improve housing
for
their
families
and
schools
for
their children.
We
will
provide our troops a clear sense of mission. We'll protect American citizens and ourallies
from
terrorism and attack with a
missile
defense system. And we will build the
military
of tomorrow, not just spending more, but spending more wisely.
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