[Marius3188]

Actually, Clinton spent close to what President Bush has spent on Defense per GDP. They both are close to 3.5 overall I think.

Carter was spending close to double that. I'm surprised it's been so low while we are fighting WWIII. We all know that War spurs other advances in technology, Health, and other areas.

[Marius3188]

Nhoward

My apologies, I was incorrect on Carter. He was closer to 4.5. Not the amount I said before.

[Jameison]

"Actually, Clinton spent close to what President Bush has spent on Defense per GDP."

I know Klinton initiated deep cuts in defence spending, and was averse to taking any real action against Al Quaeda, The Taliban or Afghanistan.
There is simply no way Klinton spent "close to what President Bush has spent" on Defense.