America's foreign policy goals first must protect the security of our country and our citizens. America must be strongly engaged in preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and strategically important regional conflicts. We must reinvest in our military by providing better compensation, training, weapons and fulfilling America's promise to veterans for quality health care. We should begin a new round of arms reduction talks with Russia, and ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Education is primarily a state and local responsibility but the federal government can assist.
Education is the most important function of government on any level.
The federal government should provide resources to states and localities to help modernize their classrooms, reduce class size, hire and retain qualified teachers, and make schools safe. We need to increase our investment and hold schools accountable for results. Protecting and honoring the promises made regarding Social Security, providing people with options to enhance their retirement, and reducing the debt. Investing in priorities such as education, law enforcement and national defense. Reducing taxes on families and individuals by allowing people to keep more of what they earn.