We do not accept that rogue terror states like Iran and North Korea can be talked into peace. History overwhelmingly demonstrates that they cannot. Such regimes and the terrorist groups they work with pose an imminent and unacceptable threat to every American citizen.

Washington has struggled for decades to muster the political will to do what is necessary and provide for the common defense, which is to implement, fund, and continue improving upon a comprehensive missile defense system.

We hereby pledge whatever time, resources, and votes may be necessary to elect officials willing to champion this urgently important cause and to defeat or unseat those who insist on obstructing it.