2006 Voters Guide
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I am proud to be an American and to have this opportunity to express my views and ask for your vote. The United States is the greatest and freest country on earth. The American people have defended liberty at home and abroad and America is the beacon of freedom and optimism to the rest of the world. The U.S. global leadership, power, and influence are trusted as a force for good. Today, the world is faced with the proliferation of nuclear technology and global terrorism that targets democratic values, individual freedom, and progress. We must remain prosperous at home to maintain our global leadership status. Today our economy is growing and creating new jobs. However, as we look over the next decade and beyond, to safeguard freedom for this and future generations, our economy must overcome a number of urgent challenges including: high discretionary budget deficits above $400 billion per year; national debt surpassing $8 trillion dollars; high trade deficits exceeding $700 billion per year; rising energy prices and 420 million gallons-per-day of foreign crude oil imports; aging baby-boomers with insufficient retirement savings and uncertain corporate pension obligations; expected shortfalls in Medicare Trust Fund amid rising costs of healthcare; lagging U.S. enrollment in science and engineering education; and ongoing costs of war against terrorism. Each single issue can be solved easily with American ingenuity and perseverance. However, when viewed collectively, the potential challenges to our long-term prosperity become apparent. We can overcome these challenges if we begin work today, put aside partisan bickering and develop solutions that are both affordable and reflect American values. Please vote for me so we can begin work immediately. |
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