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The Hill | National Defense Authorization Act is an opportunity to set smarter national security policy
As lawmakers work in the coming weeks to enact the annual National Defense Authorization Act, they should seize this opportunity to refocus America’s efforts abroad, reduce wasteful spending, reject proposals unrelated to national security, and restore their commitment to Congress’ constitutional foreign policy obligations.
Given the massive increases in federal spending and deficits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the years of unchecked defense spending growth must end. Acknowledging the national debt is our greatest long-term national security threat, all parts of the budget must be scrutinized. Continuing the status quo is a recipe for disaster — with erratic policymaking, squandered resources, and an unjust burden on the men and women of our armed services.
The problem isn’t a lack of funds. The problem is a failure to balance resources with priorities. Now is the time to chart a smarter course. |
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