Large military contractors certainly throw their weight around on defense matters, but how much sway do they have on agricultural or health policies?

He was a well known and reliable informant on defense matters.

This covers finance, defense matters and political parties of all colors and types.

Mr. Gandhi had been handling defense matters personally until he made the appointment.

Aspin served as an adviser to Clinton on defense matters during the 1992 presidential campaign.

"And now you are an expert on defense matters?"

At the time he gave the Birmingham speech, he was the spokesman on defense matters for his party, which was out of power.

He is also a bit more dovish on defense matters than the other, and more openly critical of American policies.

Q. And have they all agreed to advise you on foreign policy and defense matters?

He continued to do specialized command studies as a consultant on defense matters and leadership development.