As the leader of the free world, America has a right and a duty to do all in her power to protect herself at home and abroad. We must vigilantly defend our sovereignty, independence, and identity as Americans. In doing so, we must be certain that our policies, military might, and foreign relationships are executed with prudence and justice.

It is the most essential obligation of the Federal government to provide for the common defense, and to be vigilant regarding potential threats, prospective capabilities, and perceived intentions of actual or possible enemies -- including the threat of foreign invasion and sedition. Therefore, I advocate in the strongest possible terms the imperative of securing our national borders, and enforcing existing immigration law. I oppose in principle unilateral disarmament, the influence of international military practices, and any dismemberment of America's defense infrastructure.

As a member of Congress, I will lead the fight against ceding our national defense to such bodies as the United Nations and will stand tall to protect our sovereignty over our national defense.

Under no circumstances would I consent to committing U.S. forces to serve under a foreign flag or command.

As a nation, we should be the friend of liberty everywhere, but the guarantor and provisioner of America's freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity above all.

I support the development and maintenance of a strong, state-of-the-art-military, police and fire forces on land, sea and in the air.

I will vote to continue to provide for the modernization of our armed forces, police forces and fire forces in keeping with advancing technologies and a constantly changing world situation.