The US military is a global force that can walk and chew gum at the same time. Even as we rebalance toward the Asia-Pacific region, we will retain a significant presence in the Middle East to deter aggression and promote stability.
有人认为中东地区的动荡和混乱将阻碍我们完成调整任务。我们新的国防战略和预算明确显示没有这种可能。美军是一支能从容应对多种突发情况的全球力量。即使在调整亚太地区战略的同时，我们也可以在中东保持影响力，在遏制侵略的同时促进稳定。