In practice, however, it is a formula for condemning America's armed forces to operating obsolete equipment long after its useful service life is ended -- and inviting others to perceive and perhaps to act upon exploitable weaknesses on the part of the United States.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

Anyone who has taken a life-saving medication or paid for a useful service, for example, has left behind a profit for the provider and is thankful for the benefits received.

FORBES: Success and Social Value