Issues: Terrorism & Foreign Policy

Terrorism is a reality.  We have experienced it right here on American soil and no one alive today will forget the devastation and sheer horror of what took place on 9/11.  Homeland security and national defense are priorities for me. I understand the value of using America’s “soft power” to defend our interests around the world, but we cannot base our foreign policy on being loved and accepted abroad. There are people in the world who are at war with us and our way of life, and if we are going to defend our freedom, it is a fact of life that we will always have enemies. We must stay on the offensive against those who have killed Americans here and abroad and those who continue to plan to attack us again.

I support our military men and women as they provide for a strong national defense, but a strong national defense is only as good as the resources given to make it successful. I will fight to give the men and women in uniform the proper resources, equipment and training needed to defend our nation both home and abroad.

As a Navy SEAL, I have seen first-hand the importance of our fight against terrorism.  Foreign policy is tied to our energy policy which is tied to our economic policy - and we have career politicians to thank for our inability to remain independent from foreign energy cartels such as OPEC.  We need real leadership with real experience...you won't find anyone more experienced in fighting terrorism than a Navy SEAL officer.