Baird issues statement on President Trump's national security strategy

Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Rep. Jim Baird

District 44 State Rep. Jim Baird (R-Greencastle), a decorated Vietnam veteran and conservative Republican who is a candidate for Indiana's 4th Congressional District, has released a statement in support of the National Security Strategy announced this week by President Donald Trump.

"President Trump's National Security Strategy puts American safety and prosperity first," Baird stressed. "Our country faces grave threats from terrorists and rogue nations who seek to end our way of life and weaken our standing as the leader of the free world.

"Over the last eight years, we watched our leaders weaken our military's readiness and strengthen our enemies through bad deals and corrupt bargains like the Iran nuclear deal," he continued. "I am proud to stand with our president as he commits to rebuilding our military.

"We have the best military in the world," said Vietnam veteran Baird who was wounded in action, "and our men and women in uniform must be provided with the best training and best equipment. A strong and ready military fueled by economic prosperity will make us safer at home and promote peace around the globe."