Defense
It's critical that we have a strong national defense. We must ensure that our troops at home and abroad have the tools they need to protect freedom and democracy across the globe. I'm committed to working together to ensure our military and our men and women in uniform have what they need to do their jobs. ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080915215211im_/http://baucus.senate.gov/images/photos/issues/baucusIssues6394.jpg)