Iraq

Essential for the U.S. to help Iraq establish a democratic state. When the Iraqi military is able to keep the country safe, the troops should be returned home. It would be a mistake to leave before al- Qaida is defeated and Iraq is a secured country and operating effectively.

Economy

Comprehensive economic plan that will create millions of good American jobs, ensure our nation’s energy security, get the government’s budget and spending practices in order and bring relief to American consumers.

Immigration

Secure the border, which the federal government has failed to do. He has a two-step plan to fix the immigration problem: 1.) Secure the border: governors of border states will be required to certify that the border is secure. 2.) Prosecute “Bad-Actor” Employers: John McCain will implement a secure, accurate and reliable electronic employment verification system to ensure that individuals are screened for work eligibility in a real-time fashion.

Health Care

McCain believes the way to stop the destruction of affordable health care, save Medicare and Medicaid, protect private health benefits for retirees and allow companies to compete is to lower the cost. John McCain’s tax credit ($5,000 for families and $2,500 for individuals) will give them more dollars to invest in their health care needs.

Homeland Security

McCain believes the most important part of being president is protecting American citizens, defending freedom and securing land and resources. In response to the intelligence sharing and national security failures that contributed to the catastrophe of 9/11, John McCain co-authored and championed legislation to strengthen our nation’s homeland security, which created the 9/11 Commission and implemented its recommendations.