Foreign+Policy+Reform

**Foreign Policy Reform:** Our goal is to create allies, and still protect America. The budget for our armed forces (Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force) will be generous.

Military Aid: We will protect our country and its people from harm. We will use our armed forces for defensive purposes only. We will aid other countries militarily only in extraordinary circumstances. We will reduce spending on foreign aid will instead use those funds to reform/improve society and government. We must first address problems at home before we address problems elsewhere. Unnecessary wars increase national debt and make situations worse in other countries. Our national debt is 15 trillion dollars and counting, and demands attention. War rarely is worth the cost.

__Non Military Aid:__ We believe in assisting other countries with basic supplies, such as food, clothing, tents, tooth brushes, and other hygiene products. Basic supplies truly help people and are cheaper than sending in troops. If troops were sent in, there would be war and the people would be unattended to.

__Financial Bail Outs of Other Countries:__ Such bail outs should be considered only in extraordinary circumstances. Any financial assistance will require payment of a high interest rate (at least 12%) and a strict repayment deadline. Any failures to repay on time with interest will trigger additional financial consequences.