Dear Fellow Conservative, Believe it or not, some of America's elected leaders are calling to reduce our nation's defense spending. They would rather prioritize issues like climate change over the strength of America's military. Not only is this sort of thinking sorely misguided, but it's dangerous. As I write this email, America's biggest adversaries are working to surpass our military capabilities. Countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are causing critical problems around the world. And right now, our country's military equipment—including planes, tanks, and ships—is decades-old and years past its useful service. I'm certainly not happy about this, Fellow Conservative. And I'm guessing you feel the same way. The United States must have the ability to protect itself. And here at The Heritage Foundation, we have long recognized that one of the few obligations the Constitution places on the federal government is to provide for th...