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The EU should deploy U.S. missile defense shields. We must develop and deploy theater missile defenses to protect...and our allies.

The U.S. should have an official language. We support English as the official language in our nation

The U.S. should increase the size of the military. We must significantly increase the size of our Armed Forces.

Tom Daschle was not a good choice to be Barack Obama's Secretary of Health and Human Services. For voters hoping to see new faces and fewer lobbyist-connections in government, Daschle's nomination will be another disappointment

Eric Holder is not a good choice for U.S. Attorney General. Neither hope nor bipartisan change in rewarding Holder for political loyalties.

Parental Consent should be required in the abortion decision of a minor. We fully support parental rights to consent to medical treatment for their children including abortion.

Rahm Emanuel was not a good choice for Barack Obama's White House Chief of Staff. "Our nation will be ill-served if Obama runs the White House the way 'Rahmbo' ran the Democratic Congress."

Congress should eliminate the alternative minimum tax (AMT). The AMT must be repealed.

Regulations on campaign contributions violate the First Amendment. We oppose any restrictions that would discourage Americans from exercising their constitutional right to enter the political fray.

Changes to the Social Security system are necessary. Under the current system, younger workers will not be able to depend on SS

A constitutional amendment should be enacted to give the President line-item veto power. We call for a constitutionally sound presidential line-item veto.

Congress should place a moratorium on earmarks. We will impose an immediate moratorium on the earmarking system.

The U.S. should not recognize Hamas as the elected Palestinian government. We urge continued isolation of Hamas.

The proposed U.S. nulcear accord with India is in the best interests of America. We welcome the US-India Civil Nuclear Accord

Current gun control laws are too strict. We recognize that gun control only affects and penalizes law-abiding citizens

The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act is constitutional. We have made progress. The Supreme Court has upheld prohibitions against the barbaric practice of partial-birth abortion.

There are persuasive non-religious reasons for prohibiting abortions. Faithful to the first guarantee of the Declaration of Independence...and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental individual right to life which cannot be infringed.

The U.S. should not negotiate with Iran directly. We oppose entering into a presidential-level, unconditional dialogue with the regime in Iran

People convicted of felonies should not have voting rights. We oppose restoration of the franchise to convicted felons.

The U.S should try to prevent nuclear proliferation in other nations. Threat of nuclear terrorism demands a strategy for preventing proliferation.

The U.S. should decrease the size of its nuclear arsenal. U.S. should lead that effort by reducing the size of our nuclear arsenal.

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should include immunity for telecom companies. FISA was so vital, and the Democrats' opposition to it was so wrong.

The government should not allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver's licenses. The rule of law does not mean driver's licenses for illegal aliens.

The U.S. should expand coal-to-liquid fuel production. We support coal-to-liquid and gasification initiatives.

State should play a role in enforcing immigrations laws. "We urge . . . state, local, and federal law enforcement to work in a cohesive manner in securing our borders."

The Department of Homeland Security is necessary. "A cohesive department with the primary mission of keeping America safe"

The Department of Homeland Security has been effective. Homeland Security "vigilantly safeguard[s] the security of America each and every day."

The Patriot Act is constitutional. Gives agents "the same tools to fight terror that have long been available to fight organized crime and drug trafficking"

The U.S. should not reinstate the draft. "The Republican Party created the all-volunteer force and opposes reinstitution of the draft."

Women should not be allowed in forward support companies working with combat battalions. Support women's "exemption from ground combat units"

The U.S. should be a member of the World Trade Organization. "The United States is committed to lasting institutions like . . .the World Trade Organization."

Fidel Castro has had a negative effect on Cuba. "Four decades of Castro's failed policies"

President Bush's federal tax cuts should be made permanent. "Our Party endorses the President’s proposals to make tax relief permanent."

The federal government should not subsidize Amtrak. "[T]ransition Amtrak into operational self-sufficiency."

The U.S. should not end the travel ban to Cuba. "Restrictions on travel to Cuba must remain in place"

Congress should eliminate the estate tax. "End the death tax."

Ted Kennedy's endorsement will have a positive impact on Barack Obama's candidacy. Stunning blow

Congress should not pass an income tax surcharge to help finance the Iraq War. "Americans will reject Democrat plans to take away their hard-earned dollars"

Social Security should include private retirement accounts. The "cornerstone"

The U.S. should go to war with Iran if they don't end their nuclear weapons program. All options on the table