The support Republicans have received from the NRA prevent them from supporting any efforts to scale back the proliferation of guns in America. Through NRA support, the Republican Congress has pursued policies of big guns and bigger prisons. Democrats believe a better way is to deal with crime at the source by strengthening families and providing opportunity. Back To Index 13. Strong International Participation.
American prosperity depends on our integration into the world economy.
Today, there are no national economic borders. Instead, America is the largest producer and market in a global economy. Most industries, ranging from information technology to securities to pharmaceuticals are integrated into the major economies of the world. We must therefore remain a key participant in the international community, and should strengthen international bodies. The Republican isolationist movement is misguided.