China hasn’t been in a war since 1979 and invests in high-speed rail, broadband, renewables and universities.



America has only been at peace for 16 years of our history and spend trillions on overseas wars.



To lead in the 21st century, we have to start investing in our people.

I believe in American exceptionalism and that free enterprise democracy should be the model over China’s authoritarian capitalism. But our endless wars are hurting our strategic ability to win. Instead we need a Sputnik like mentality at home to mobilize for the new century.

I have consistently spoken out against the Chinese incarceration of Muslims and human rights record. My point is simply that instead of getting in endless wars, America should invest in infrastructure, clean energy and education to make sure our values win.