Michael G. Mullen: “You know, or you should, that public debt this large weighs heavily on economic growth, crowding out private investment…”

The most significant threat to our National security is our debt.

This is a moment when more investment in diplomacy and development is needed, not less.

These weapons are for war; they are not for sport. Assault weapons are designed to kill as many people as possible in the shortest time possible.

I have to date been reticent to speak out on issues surrounding President Trump's leadership, but we are at an inflection point, and the events of the past weeks have made it impossible to remain silent.