Scott Kleeb on Homeland Security Democratic Challenger

We have forgotten how to use diplomacy

"We have tremendous potential to actually use diplomacy in ways even Ronald Reagan used that we have forgotten now, and the current administration has forgotten," Kleeb said.

"We should never negotiate with rogue nations without preconditions. You squander the prestige and the power of the American presidency when you do that," Johanns said.

Refocus war on terror on Afghan-Pakistan border

The Bush Administration's policy in Iraq--which employed a unilateral approach--has left our country more isolated and less secure. Scott Kleeb believes it is critical to our national security that we refocus the war on terror to combat the real threats against this country. That focus begins on the Afghan-Pakistani border.
• Focus on Afghanistan and Pakistan. Scott Kleeb believes the United States must shift its focus from Iraq to recommit to the war in Afghanistan and the pursuit of al- Qaeda terrorists hiding in places like Pakistan.
• Bring Osama bin Laden to justice. Washington has taken its sights--and critical resources--off capturing Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11 terror attacks that killed thousands of innocent Americans. Scott Kleeb believes that investing in our intelligence community and refocusing our efforts in areas such as Afghanistan, which are critical components to ensuring homeland security.

Give our troops needed armor, equipment, and health care

Strengthen diplomatic corps, but also add 92,000 soldiers