Deputy Defense Secretary on Budget Cuts: 'We Have No Choice'

Name: Deputy Defense Secretary on Budget Cuts: 'We Have No Choice'
Uploaded: 2012-01-26T22:00:00Z
Duration: P723S
Description: Working to cut nearly $490 billion over the next decade, the Pentagon announced Thursday plans to create a leaner military by reducing ground forces, buying fewer weapons and postponing production of other defense systems. Jeffrey Brown discusses the new budget plans with Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter.

Clip: 01/26/2012 | 12m 3s

Working to cut nearly $490 billion over the next decade, the Pentagon announced Thursday plans to create a leaner military by reducing ground forces, buying fewer weapons and postponing production of other defense systems. Jeffrey Brown discusses the new budget plans with Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter.

Aired: 01/26/12

Rating: NR

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