Choice Quote by Stephen Cambone
“Where we have the choice between putting a dollar against those that are going to advance horizontal integration and those that are going to sustain current capability, we'd rather put them against the horizontal integration activity.”
About This Quote
Source Testimony: Congressional Hearing on Defense Budget, 2005
Invest in horizontal integration over maintaining current capability to drive future growth.
In simple terms: Prioritize new, integrated projects rather than just keeping old ones.
Key Takeaway
Allocate resources to innovative, interconnected initiatives.
Themes
defense strategy
budget allocation
innovation
risk management
Mood
analytical
strategic
Type
policy analysis
defense planning
When to use this quote
- Defense procurement
- R&D funding
- military modernization
Key Concepts
Strategic planning
technology integration
future readiness
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks arise from under‑funding current assets?
- How to balance innovation with readiness?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on integration may neglect essential existing capabilities.
