Such statements may appear contradictory, but a look at the history of international conflict makes the logic clear: Those unprepared for war are often looked upon as easy targets, virtually inviting attack.
這樣的說法與護衛和平看似矛盾，但若翻閱過去戰爭史，很容易就會釋然。歷史上的教訓是，戰備少的一方常被當作是軟腳蝦，誘使敵人輕易求戰。