On Wednesday, the American people witnessed one of the great hallmarks and strengths of American democracy: the peaceful transition of power. Ronald Reagan described it best at his own inauguration 40 years ago:
"The orderly transfer of authority as called for in the Constitution routinely takes place as it has for almost two centuries and few of us stop to think how unique we really are. In the eyes of many in the world, this every-four-year ceremony we accept as normal is nothing less than a miracle."
Amb. Nikki Haley often reminds us that she has visited many places where dictators rule and democracy is unheard of. Our system of government was born at a time when monarchies governed most countries. Two hundred and forty-four years later, our democratic experiment is now a beacon of hope for so many people. It's worth pausing to remember how remarkable this American tradition is.
Of course, celebrating our democracy doesn't mean we can't challenge the Biden administration when it comes to policy. On day one, President Biden signed at least 17 executive orders and announced other troublesome initiatives that will damage America's security and economy.
Just a few examples:
• Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, which sets unrealistic and costly climate regulations for the United States while giving large polluters, like China, a free pass.
• Canceling the Keystone XL pipeline, which was projected to sustain 11,000 jobs and help maintain American energy independence with a secure and steady supply of North American oil, instead of relying on the Middle East.
• Reversing President Trump's exit from the World Health Organization (WHO) without holding it accountable for kowtowing to China over its coronavirus lies. Not only does this move reward the WHO's bad behavior, it encourages China to continue exerting influence over the WHO.
These executive orders are just the tip of the iceberg. President Biden has already released plans for a massive $1.9 trillion "stimulus" bill that we talked about last week—on top of the $3.5 trillion the government has already spent on the pandemic. He has also released a far-reaching plan to give citizenship to approximately 11 million illegal immigrants without doing anything to secure the border or prioritize legal immigration. It's not surprising that a caravan of immigrants was headed towards the border last week, hoping to gain entry under a more lax Biden administration. When you reward illegal activity, you encourage illegal activity.
And there are already reports of the Biden administration using California as its policy agenda model. Yes, the same California that has been plagued by rolling blackouts … that has one of the highest poverty rates in the country … that has watched its citizens leave in droves … that has one of the worst COVID records in the nation.
Our take: Biden is now the leader of the greatest country in the world. We hope and pray he leads the country in the right direction. If he is successful, then all Americans are successful. But we have seen and heard the Biden administration's campaign promises, and we know there will be many disagreements in the months and years ahead. We will offer constructive policy solutions, and we will be ready to counter bad policies with the facts. Most importantly, Stand For America will continue to remind the American people that we can never stop standing for the freedom and opportunity that make this country great.
"The orderly transfer of authority as called for in the Constitution routinely takes place as it has for almost two centuries and few of us stop to think how unique we really are. In the eyes of many in the world, this every-four-year ceremony we accept as normal is nothing less than a miracle."
Amb. Nikki Haley often reminds us that she has visited many places where dictators rule and democracy is unheard of. Our system of government was born at a time when monarchies governed most countries. Two hundred and forty-four years later, our democratic experiment is now a beacon of hope for so many people. It's worth pausing to remember how remarkable this American tradition is.
Of course, celebrating our democracy doesn't mean we can't challenge the Biden administration when it comes to policy. On day one, President Biden signed at least 17 executive orders and announced other troublesome initiatives that will damage America's security and economy.
Just a few examples:
• Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, which sets unrealistic and costly climate regulations for the United States while giving large polluters, like China, a free pass.
• Canceling the Keystone XL pipeline, which was projected to sustain 11,000 jobs and help maintain American energy independence with a secure and steady supply of North American oil, instead of relying on the Middle East.
• Reversing President Trump's exit from the World Health Organization (WHO) without holding it accountable for kowtowing to China over its coronavirus lies. Not only does this move reward the WHO's bad behavior, it encourages China to continue exerting influence over the WHO.
These executive orders are just the tip of the iceberg. President Biden has already released plans for a massive $1.9 trillion "stimulus" bill that we talked about last week—on top of the $3.5 trillion the government has already spent on the pandemic. He has also released a far-reaching plan to give citizenship to approximately 11 million illegal immigrants without doing anything to secure the border or prioritize legal immigration. It's not surprising that a caravan of immigrants was headed towards the border last week, hoping to gain entry under a more lax Biden administration. When you reward illegal activity, you encourage illegal activity.
And there are already reports of the Biden administration using California as its policy agenda model. Yes, the same California that has been plagued by rolling blackouts … that has one of the highest poverty rates in the country … that has watched its citizens leave in droves … that has one of the worst COVID records in the nation.
Our take: Biden is now the leader of the greatest country in the world. We hope and pray he leads the country in the right direction. If he is successful, then all Americans are successful. But we have seen and heard the Biden administration's campaign promises, and we know there will be many disagreements in the months and years ahead. We will offer constructive policy solutions, and we will be ready to counter bad policies with the facts. Most importantly, Stand For America will continue to remind the American people that we can never stop standing for the freedom and opportunity that make this country great.
