This is a first

A Democrat opposing military cuts:

The loss of National Guard forces and equipment could harm Tennessee's responses to natural disasters, terrorist acts and other major emergencies, Gov. Phil Bredesen said yesterday.

Miracles never cease. A little Clinton-era flashback is in order:

In March 1993 [Clinton Defense Secretary Les] Aspin introduced a FY 1994 budget proposal costing $263.4 billion, about $12 billion below current levels, and reflecting cuts in the military services...

In September General Powell asked Aspin to approve the request of the U.S. commander in Somalia for tanks and armored vehicles for his forces. Aspin turned down the request. Shortly thereafter Aideed's forces in Mogadishu killed 18 U.S. soldiers and wounded more than 75 in attacks that also resulted in the shooting down of three U.S. helicopters and the capture of one pilot. In the face of severe congressional criticism, Aspin admitted that in view of what had happened he had made a mistake, but stated that the request for armored equipment had been made within the context of delivering humanitarian aid to Somalia rather than protecting troops.

Democrats have a long way to go before they can be trusted with national security.