The administration proposes a "recalibration" of American capabilities in pursuit of a more adaptable strategy with a smaller budget.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

We have forged formidable, adaptable partnerships - a rolling set, because some coalition partners are comfortable helping in some areas but not in others.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Remarks to the Council on Foreign Relations

That Britain's national interest is best served in a flexible, adaptable and open European Union and that such a European Union is best with Britain in it.

BBC: David Cameron speech: UK and the EU