Promote peace, reduce threat of war, protect Israel

We have four priorities for the Middle East.
1. we seek to promote and maintain peace throughout the region
2. we must ensure that Israel remains safe and secure
3. we must protect our economic interests and ensure the reliable flow of oil from the Persian Gulf
4. we must reduce the threat of weapons of mass destruction in the region.US policy must rest on leadership that can build strong coalitions of like-minded states and hold them together to achieve common aims. Source: Republican Platform adopted at GOP National Convention Aug 12, 2000

   Contribute in Balkans, but let NATO run it

   The U.S. is contributing to NATO’s peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo. Those troops cannot stay indefinitely without jeopardizing the American ability to defend other important interests. Over time European troops should take the place of American forces under the NATO umbrella as the United States and its allies work together to bring peace and democracy to the Balkans. The next Republican president will not negotiate with indicted war criminals such as Slobodan Milosevic. Source: Republican Platform adopted at GOP National Convention Aug 12, 2000

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