During a question-and-answer period after the speech, Natasha Cohen (CAS’12) asked Bacevich how internal change might be brought about.

“We need to live within our means, as individuals in our households and in terms of the services provided for by government at various levels,” he answered. “I’m no economist, but I do believe there is no free lunch. Everything has to be paid for.”

Even the military?

The reason I say that is because military spending has pushed us further into debt than any other element of the federal budget. I would guess that Bacevich would agree.
Good clip!