Key element: the ability to apply massive amounts of firepower to assist in special-forces operations or suppress attacks on U.S. bases or other countries (Time magazine, October 2001). ... While the defense budget is now expected to rise from $316 billion this year to as much as $400 billion next year, the higher figure will still represent less than 4% of GDP as compared with the 38% the U.S. spent in 1944 (Time magazine October 2001 Eisenberg, Daniel). ... Peace of mind requires a little work (Time magazine October 2001 Money in Motion Kadlec, Daniel). ...

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