But the CIA money from the secret missions made it possible for the fledgling airline to expand it bought more second-hand planes to supplement the amphibious aircraft turned over to it by the KMT.

CNN: How to Repair a Carrier

In one fell swoop, the president's subordinates, led by his top political adviser, Karl Rove, have eliminated the one and only training range in the Atlantic where submarines, ships, aircraft, and amphibious troops can conduct realistic and vital combined-arms exercises.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

How much further will Chinese imperialism reach, when, by the end of this decade, it could have multiple aircraft carriers, a growing large-ship amphibious navy, near nuclear parity should the president succeed with further U.S. nuclear warhead reductions, and growing numbers of fifth-generation fighters?

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Underestimating China

Not mentioned by the secretary is the fact that China is aggressively building a conventional power projection navy that by the 2020s will have multiple aircraft carriers, perhaps with advanced fifth-generation fighters and a significant amphibious force.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Cruising for a bruising?