Although the threat of annihilation from Islamic terrorism is center stage, other threats are just as immediate, such as the economic, technological and chemical warfare being visited upon us by China. These threats, while not as sensational and perhaps not as overtly deadly, nevertheless require us to be just as vigilant.

While your government continues its failed strategy of economic and political engagement to try and convince China of our benign intentions, the Chinese simply continue down the same path of foolishness they have been on for decades, taking offense at every perceived slight. First it was our support of Taiwan. Then it was our Navy aircrew whom the Chinese held captive over their claim that their airspace was violated. Now it’s the president awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama that is proffered by the media as the excuse du jour for the latest Chinese temper tantrum.

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“I am taking this step because we have to repair the damage that’s been done to our country over the last six years.” - Bill Richardson announcing the formation of his Presidential Exploratory Committee

Now that Hillary Clinton has announced her entry into the Presidential race, all those with Presidential aspirations have now come out of the woodwork to stake their claim to their 15 minutes of fame, lest they be denied a seat on the bandwagon. Democrat Bill Richardson is no exception. The Democratic field is quite interesting. But not because it’s the most diverse field in history with women, blacks, and Hispanics. Now, we also have to wade through a morass of inexperience, hypocrisy, and divisive rhetoric.

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