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Dear colleagues:<br>
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I hope all is well with you. I am writing in my capacity as
Region 5 representative to vote "aye" on the motion.<br>
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As always, thank you for your work for liberty.<br>
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Take care,<br>
Jim<br>
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James W. Lark, III<br>
Dept. of Systems and Information Engineering<br>
Applied Mathematics Program, Dept. of Engineering and Society<br>
Affiliated Faculty, Dept. of Statistics<br>
University of Virginia<br>
<br>
Advisor, The Liberty Coalition<br>
University of Virginia<br>
<br>
Region 5 Representative, Libertarian National Committee<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 8/24/2017 5:54 PM, Alicia Mattson
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at 11:59:59pm Pacific time.<br>
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<u>Co-Sponsors:</u> Vohra, Bittner, Harlos, Demarest, Bilyeu<br>
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<u>Motion:</u> The Chair is authorized by the LNC to sign the
following petition on behalf of the LNC: <a
href="https://foreignpolicyalliance.org/a-call-to-reform-u-s-foreign-policy/resolution/"
target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true">https://foreignpolicyalliance.<wbr>org/a-call-to-reform-u-s-<wbr>foreign-policy/resolution/</a><br>
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<div>--------------------Resolution Text--------------------<br>
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A Call to Reform U. S. Foreign Policy<br>
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1. Whereas, American military personnel are being killed and
wounded, and civilian casualties inflicted, in wars fought for
purposes unrelated to America’s vital security interests,
which the U.S. Government defines too broadly;<br>
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2. Whereas, America’s military interventions in other
countries have led to costly blowback and unintended
consequences;<br>
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3. Whereas, outdated Cold War alliances create tripwires that
could compel the use of U.S. military force to resolve
conflicts;<br>
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4. Whereas, escalating tensions between the U.S. and other
nuclear powers are moving our nations toward military
confrontation and potential nuclear war;<br>
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5. Whereas, erosion of civil liberties long held dear by
Americans, including freedom from warrantless surveillance,
searches and seizures, has accelerated with passage of the USA
Patriot Act in 2001, the National Defense Authorization Act of
2012, and the USA Freedom Act of 2015;<br>
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6. Whereas, in a post-Cold War era, the U.S. can safely reduce
its security budget by developing a new and more relevant
strategy for right-sizing the military to better deal with
21st century security needs; and<br>
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7. Whereas, a healthy U.S. economy is critical to an effective
security program but is now put at risk by the trillion dollar
annual national security budget that contributes to an $18
trillion plus national debt;<br>
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Government of the United
States should immediately begin a transition to a foreign
policy that includes:<br>
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1. Rejecting the role of “policeman of the world,” ceasing
military and covert intervention in the affairs of foreign
countries, and using military force only when absolutely
necessary to protect U.S. sovereignty, territory, and vital
interests, narrowly defined;<br>
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2. Substantially reducing the more than 700 U.S. military
installations around the world;<br>
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3. Curtailing the bloated military budget, allowing resources
to be redirected towards cutting the deficit, cutting taxes,
investing in America, or any other use as Americans see fit;<br>
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4. Reducing the size of the U.S. nuclear arsenal to a minimum
deterrent level, and fully supporting the implementation of
the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty;<br>
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5. Emphasizing diplomacy, law, and cooperation in
international relations and dispute resolution;<br>
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6. Upholding civil liberties guaranteed by the Constitution;
and<br>
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7. Reining in executive military action, recognizing that war
powers reside solely in the legislative branch.<br>
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-Alicia<br>
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