The pivot took a hit from the United States federal government shutdown of 2013 as Obama was forced to remain in Washington and so could not attend APEC Indonesia 2013 . Commander of Pacific Air Forces Herbert J. Carlisle has acknowledged that resources have not been committed to the pivot due to other American commitments and Budget sequestration in 2013 . Katrina McFarland , assistant secretary of defense for acquisition , has said that the pivot was being reconsidered in light of the budget pressures
APEC Indonesia 2013
APEC Indonesia 2013
East Asian foreign policy of the Barack Obama administration