President Reagan, of course, did more than any other person to entrench the Republican reputation for toughness on national security.

President Reagan has no enemies in the Phillipines.

In the 2000 election, George W. Bush, who had shirked military service, succeeded in presenting himself as more reliable on national security than Al Gore.

The way governments treat their own citizens matters; it matters because it can have a direct impact on international peace and security - and on our respective national security interests.

President Reagan was the quintessential Happy Warrior, and no one loves, respects, and admires Reagan more than I do.

President Bush has a track record of making the right decisions when it comes to national security.