As warfighters, we know the world can be dangerous. But one of our most significant security threats is right here at home: irresponsible policy from Washington that weakens our economy and erodes our military strength.
At more than $36 trillion dollars and counting, the national debt has ballooned out of control. After decades of reckless spending, our debt is now as large compared to the size of our economy as it was during the height of World War II. This unsustainable trajectory in peacetime directly undermines our national security by slowing our long-term growth and making it more difficult to respond to crises.
Meanwhile, burdensome regulatory and tax policies drag down our economy and make it harder for the American people to make ends meet, making the American Dream unattainable.
Our generation must protect prosperity by tackling reckless spending and burdensome economic policies. Here’s why:
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Lower taxes, responsible spending, and pro-growth policies help Americans thrive and energize the economy.
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A strong economy and responsible budgeting support resourcing and sustaining our second-to-none armed forces.
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Therefore, risks to our economic health are risks to our military strength, our national interests, and security.