Don't weaken Ft. Leonard Wood

Friday, March 13, 2015

"We must maintain the peace through our strength; weakness only invites aggression." These are the words Ronald Reagan spoke more than 30 years ago and a philosophy I still believe wholeheartedly today. Yet, with proposed cuts to our national defense, including potential cuts at Fort Leonard Wood, it seems some have forgotten the necessity of a strong military. Fortunately, folks from all around Missouri gathered at Fort Leonard Wood recently to oppose cuts and highlight both the major impact the base has on our area and the strategic role it plays in America's national defense.

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