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relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.”</p> <p>The twin pillars of a sane foreign policy are:</p> <ol> <li>Building positive relationships, with an emphasis on free trade, and</li> <li>Avoiding negative relationships, with an emphasis on military non-intervention.</li> </ol> <p>The military budget of the United States, conservatively measured at around $700 billion (but probably closer to $1 trillion once all security measures and veteran benefits are considered), is approximately equal to all of the military budgets of all other countries combined. 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