The Pledge for
a New Foreign Policy

The Pledge For A New Foreign Policy

As our nation works to end the threat of terrorism, we must draw on our core democratic values to guide us to safety. Recognizing the need to ensure security for all Americans, I, (insert Member's name), pledge to my constituents in New York and to the American people that I will support the following solutions for a safer world.

Recognizing that we face no greater threat than that posed by weapons of mass destruction, I will work to make the American people more secure by devoting my efforts to controlling and reducing nuclear arms and other weapons of mass destruction.

I will protect Americans from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by opposing funding for the development or testing of new nuclear weapons. I will also oppose missile defense and space weapons systems because they increase the risk of proliferation. I will vote in favor of programs and agreements designed to reduce and secure the world's existing nuclear stockpiles.

Recognizing that the American people share a deep commitment to human rights and democracy, I will work to make those ideals central to US foreign policy. Selling or giving weapons to dictatorships and human rights-abusing governments fosters bitterness and resentment towards our citizens.

I will strengthen regional stability, democracy and human rights by opposing arms transfers and military training or assistance to human rights abusing governments, as determined by the State Department, on both an individual country basis and as a matter of policy. I will support efforts to regulate and control the international arms trade.

Recognizing that global institutions and agreements are paramount to ensuring global stability, and security for US citizens, I will work to strengthen international law and the use of diplomacy to resolve global conflicts.

I will strengthen international law and international stability by opposing the doctrine of "preemptive attacks." I will promote and support international systems which foster global cooperation and respect for law and treaties such as the United Nations and the International Criminal Court.