James Rogan: “recent nuclear tests abroad serve as a stark reminder to those who need reminding that the world is still a very…”

“recent nuclear tests abroad serve as a stark reminder to those who need reminding that the world is still a very dangerous place. Although some are tempted to think that free trade and diplomacy alone will remove the threat of war, all of history suggests this is both fantasy and a dangerous illusion. It was a dangerous illusion in 1914, it was a dangerous illusion in 1939, and it remains a dangerous illusion today. It is crucial that America end this foolish policy of remaining vulnerable to a ballistic missile attack. Many Americans will be shocked to learn that it is the policy of the United States to have no national ballistic missile defense system in place. It is time to protect Americans from the threat of a ballistic missile attack and recognize the reality that the world is a dangerous place. If we fail to do that, Mr. Speaker, we will fail in the most crucial obligation we have as a Congress and as the elected representatives of the American people--to secure their future.”