Issue Position: Defense

Issue Position

"No battle plan survives contact with the enemy." -- Colin Powell

I will never support a policy that sends young American men and women into harm's way unless we can unequivocally demonstrate a clear and present danger to the security of the United States of America or our allies. If it comes to this, I will insist on clear mission objectives, a mission timetable and an exit strategy.

I absolutely support our troops in every military installation and engagement across the world. The sacrifices that these young men and women have made are immeasurable and indeed inspirational. In the last eight years thousands of young men and women have died, many have returned to the United States crippled and many more lives have been irrevocably torn apart. We as a nation have a great deal of mourning to do, every day. I support our troops but I am certain that we can all support them much better when we bring them home.

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