Thursday, May 15, 2008

McCain's Goals

In the speech above John McCain today laid out his goals for his first term as President. They are ambitious and represent the direction McCain wants to take this country. To highlight the goals

  • End of combat role in Iraq by end of first term
  • Kill or capture Bin Laden
  • Diminished nuclear threats
  • Increased overall size and quality of our military
  • Reform/increase benefits for veterans
  • A multi-national force in Darfur to keep peace
  • A Reduction in capital gains/corporate taxes
  • A reformed tax system with 2 flat rates and simpler filing method
  • An end to earmarks by using veto power
  • Reduction in wasteful spending
  • Expanded free-trade agreements
  • A reformed unemployment insurance and worker retraining programs
  • A reformed education system through charter & private schools along with merit pay for teachers
  • An expansion of health care for all Americans through choice
  • A form of personal retirement accounts
  • Begin development on 20 new nuclear reactors
  • Judges appointed who don't make law but interpret it
  • A secured border and a severe reduction in illegal immigration
These goals show change that can work for America and make it stronger. I look forward to the debate between Senator McCain's vision listed above and Senator Obama's vision of bigger government, bigger spending & higher taxes. 

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