Nations that adhere to those principles are better allies and trading partners of the U.S. than those which do not. U.S. engagement with other nations must protect America's vital national interests first. Senator Kyl supports the expansion of NATO to those nations wishing its protection and willing to assume its burdens. He supports enforcement of the United Nations financial controls the U.S. invoked as a condition of continuing U.S. contributions. And he strongly opposes any assertion of U.N. authority that would in any way undermine American sovereignty.
International trade can both benefit American consumers and lift up the economies of other nations.
At the same time, the United States should insist on adherence to the rule of law by nations with whom we maintain normal trade relations.