Issue Position: Reduce Threats to Our National Security through a Strengthened Economy and Middle Class

Issue Position

The first responsibility of the Commander in Chief is to keep America safe. And today, we face a daunting array of threats -- from climate change, to cyber attacks, to violent extremism. Above all, we must understand that our strength in the world depends on our economic strength at home. Maintaining our security in the long run will require expanding the American Dream and making sure the economy works for all Americans. No fighter jet or troop battalion will keep us as safe as a vibrant economy, a strong democracy, and a growing middle class.

Eliminating the scourge of extreme poverty is a moral, economic and national security imperative. Supporting international development is a reflection of our most deeply held values, and will help us build the next generation of American political and economic partnerships. Protecting the dignity of human lives in fragile states will help reduce the threat of being drawn into costly future conflicts.

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