Thank you all for being here today—we’re excited to have a serious discussion on national security issues rather than just a rally, demonstrating the importance of topics like our border, China, and energy independence.

Starting with border security, I recently visited Arizona with several congressional candidates, emphasizing the need for leadership at all levels to address crime and resource allocation effectively. Discussions also touched on China’s theft of intellectual property and efforts during the Trump administration to counter this through stricter regulations for Chinese students. The panel highlighted the importance of supporting Israel, addressing growing anti-Semitism, and learning from events like the Afghanistan withdrawal, which resulted in tragic losses and long-term security concerns. Moving forward, the focus must be on leadership and policies that strengthen national security, protect American interests, and ensure energy independence.