work in an economy freed of inflation, its vigor not dependent upon war or massive military spending. We will fight for responsible federal budgets to help assure steady expansion of the economy without inflation. The right of American citizens to buy, hold or sell goods should be re-established as soon as this is feasible."2 The Republicans agree that the economy shouldn't be based on war or huge amounts of defense expenses to keep our economy, but they also feel that the military is an important part of our country. Traditionally the Republican party has always supported a strong military, and feels it is necessary to keep America as one of the world's strongest nations. President Nixon, and the Republican party stated that "By adhering to a defense policy based on strength at home, partnership abroad and a willingness to negotiate everywhere, we hold that lasting peace is now achievable. We will not let America become a second-class power, dependent for survival on the good will of adversaries. We draw a sharp distinction between prudent reductions in defense spending and the meat-ax slashes with which some Americans are now beguiled by the political opposition. We wholeheartedly support an all-volunteer armed force and expect to end the draft by July, 1973. We will continue to pursue arms-control agreements--but we recognize that this can be successful only if we maintain sufficient strength."2 Basically Nixon and the Republican Party were stating that we need a strong military and a healthy economy, but cutting defense spending is not the solution to the economic problem. ...
