Worse yet, U.S. policy-makers -- and here, I regret to say, I must assign some blame to the legislative branch as well as the executive branch -- have seized upon the perceived public's lack of concern with security policy to take steps that will greatly magnify the dangers of applying inadequate leadership, attention and resources to world affairs.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

It takes two to tango, and I believe a fair share of the blame must be apportioned to those people who aim to bribe referees.

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We must all accept the blame and, to the extent that I have contributed to the situation, I am profoundly sorry.

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