Campaign 2008: Innovative Ideas for Securing America. A Guide for Candidates

摘要

This election, voters are demanding creative, new approaches to the urgent national security challenges facing the United States. With the record-high cost of oil and gas, how can our nation 'and our military' reduce its dependence on imported foreign oil. With American servicemen and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, how can we equip our troops with the most advanced tools and technologies so they can survive and succeed on the battlefield. With our country engaged in a global fight against terrorism, how can we prevent future attacks by strengthening U.S. intelligence operations, tracking terrorist financing and preventing weapons of mass destruction from falling into the hands of terrorists. With terrorists still seeking to strike U.S. soil, how can we protect and defend the American homeland, our ports, our critical computer networks and our local communities. The Business Executives for National Security (BENS) - a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders - invites the candidates to consider the innovative approaches offered in this guidebook. For more than 25 years, BENS has worked with administrations from both political parties to help build a more secure America by tapping the insights, expertise and best practices of the private sector. Our information and policy recommendations have been embraced by Democrats and Republicans alike.