Protecting National Security and Fighting Terrorism

National security starts at home. It is imperative that we secure our ports and borders - something that Congress has failed to do for far too long. Our nation was given an excellent blueprint for national security by the 9/11 Commission, and Congress has begun to put some of these recommendations in place. Christine will strongly support efforts to fund and act upon all the recommendations given by the 9/11 Commission.

Unfortunately, our ability to fight terror across the globe has been compromised by locking up our military resources in an extended conflict in Iraq. Christine knows we must have a clear strategy for victory in Iraq to ensure that our military is no longer over-extended. She knows we need to fight smart and strong, so that we are able to address conflicts across the globe, including countries like North Korea and Iran if necessary. We can do so by returning trust and diplomacy to our international relationships. She believes we should strive to regain our position as the world's diplomatic leader. In order to achieve security, we must use both our military might and our diplomatic relationships to fight terrorism abroad.