Air power Quote by George W. Bush
“What's the sense of sending $2 million missiles to hit a $10 tent that's empty?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2003 State of the Union, United States, 2003
Spending huge money on weapons to destroy a tiny, empty target is absurd.
In simple terms: Expensive missiles for a useless target make no sense.
Key Takeaway
Avoid wasteful military spending.
Themes
military spending
efficiency
strategic planning
Mood
skeptical
ironic
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- defense budgeting
- policy debate
- public accountability
Key Concepts
budget allocation
weaponry
cost‑benefit analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the cost justified by the intended message?
- What alternatives could achieve the same goal more cheaply?
A Different Perspective
Such spending may be driven by political posturing rather than necessity.
