In a world characterized by growing threats to freedom and the U.S. Constitution, America's exceptional role, and indeed our country's very existence, is at risk. We believe such times demand a robust, comprehensive national security posture appropriate to today's threats and tomorrow's. Toward that end, we espouse and will work to achieve the following:
1. Renewed adherence to the national security philosophy of President Ronald Reagan: Peace through strength. American security is most reliably assured by having military forces that are fully trained, equipped and ready to deter or defeat the nation's adversaries.
2. A robust defense posture including a safe, …