“I would cut ground forces to resolutely avoid land wars in the Eurasian continent…I would probably cut the size of the tactical air force somewhat. I think the F-35 buy really needs to be pared back substantially, partially because we are going to have to operate from a longer distance -- certainly from the Pacific, and other places in the world, as well – in the case of the Pacific because our forward bases are going to be increasingly vulnerable to Chinese capabilities…I would stop building carriers because I think they are going to be more vulnerable. I would encourage the Chinese to build a lot of carriers [with a wink, to a Chinese official].”