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The Fundamental Role of the Federal Government is to Defend its Citizens
Ronald
Reagan said it was "a time for choosing."We are again faced with a time
for choosing. Do we choose to support our troops as they defend us in
the War on Terror, or do we, as the Democrats would have us do, retreat
and face our enemy on our home land?
First and foremost, it is
the role of the Federal Government to defend this nation. We can debate
the appropriate strategy for winning the War on Terror, and we should.
But, let us remain firm in our resolve that our troops need our utmost
support in this war and we should do everything in our power to give
them what they need, when they need it.
President Reagan called
this our "rendezvous with destiny" to preserve this great nation of
ours as "the last, best hope of mankind on Earth." He was right and we
face the same choice today. We dare not fail.
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Border Security and Immigration
Congress must get serious about border security. Our elected
leaders have an obligation to protect this nation. The terrorists, drug
smugglers and human-traffickers know our southern border is a sieve.
A
border fence has proven its effectiveness in San Diego. The fence cut
the smuggling of people and narcotics by 90 percent and cut the overall
crime rate in San Diego by 56 percent. Over the past few years, we in
Arizona have seen its effects as illegal border crossings increased
dramatically here. Taxpayers are tired of footing the bill, and I don’t
blame them.
Whether through physical barriers or technology,
Congress must prove to the American people that we can defend our
border, as it is the only way we will be able to establish the proper
size of our nation’s “front door.” Quite frankly, it is the only way
our fellow Americans will support the development of a new worker
permit system.
That said we have a very real need for workers in
specific industries in Arizona, and we must always be cognizant of
that. Developing a market-based approach to deal with the labor needs
of our nation, without suppressing American wages or job opportunities,
would be the best way to approach this problem.
Let’s face it,
we all generally agree that we want to the best possible outcome that
screens out those coming here wishing to do us harm, respects our laws,
and provides for a vibrant economy. Whatever system we design to
fulfill our needs, we must never forget that we are a nation of
immigrants. Legal immigration has been good for America. We must not
forget that in this debate.
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The United States and Israel
Israel and the United States are important allies. Maintaining this
relationship is both a moral obligation for
the United States. Israel is the most stable
government in the region. Israel’s military and intelligence forces
have served as a buffer against threats to U.S. and international
security.
Continued support for Israel demonstrates to the
whole world that the United States will continue to stand up for
principle and is a nation that honors our commitments. The ties between our two countries
are many. We both share a worldview, we both value freedom, and we both
stand firmly against terrorism.
The best course of action for
the future is that United States and Israel remain best friends and
that we stand side-by-side in the fight against terrorism. I am
steadfast in my support of Israel’s survival as a free nation and a
loyal ally of the United States. I will not support any effort in
Congress to further diminish the land area of Israel -- not by one inch.
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