• Palin has stated that both a nuclear Iran and an unstable
Pakistan are terribly unsafe. 
	
• She proclaimed that she would try her level best to
reach out democracy for those who want freedom, independence,
tolerance, and respect for equality and fight terrorism. 
	
• She also feels that countries which house violent
economic terrorists are the most dangerous threat to America.

• Palin feels that energy is the basis of national
security.

• Palin has repeatedly conveyed to the military work force
how very much she supports them. 
	
• She supports efforts to do away with Islamic extremism,
and terrorists whose main goal is to ruin the United States of
America. In her interview with Charlie Gibson, Palin stated that
"If there is legitimate and enough intelligence that tells us
that a strike is imminent against American people, we have every
right to defend our country. In fact, the President has the
obligation, the duty to defend."

• When questioned about what important cause Sarah Palin
would campaign for if she was contesting for the post of
President, she replied that "I would push a strong military and a
sound energy policy. I believe that Alaska can help set an
example on energy policy."

• As governor of Alaska, Palin proclaimed May 1st 2007 as
'Loyalty Day' and called upon Alaskans to come forward and
support this national observance, exhibit the flag of USA and
confirm their loyalty to the country.
		

• Believes military strength is the best deterrent to
enemies, but that strength also requires great restraint.

• Huckabee has pointed out that he is all for the
technological steps that have been endorsed for national security
like 'smart cards' that use RFID chips to identify the owners.

• He has said that he defends Guantanamo Bay detention
facility as a very necessary step towards securing the nation. 

• Huckabee has disapproved of the way the federal
government has placed too much burden on the states for homeland
security. 

• Mike Huckabee has been actively involved as a
representative of the state in the federal committees that are
devoted to national security.

• In October 2007 he said "I believe that we are currently
engaged in a world war. This war is not a conventional war, and
these terrorists are not a conventional enemy."  Huckabee added,
"The top priority of the President as Commander in Chief is first
and foremost protecting our own citizens."  On the same day he
also said "With a focus on renewed diplomacy and inclusion, we
can accomplish the goals of our nation without having to go it
alone."

• Huckabee was part of the group that helped to form the
Governors Homeland Security Advisory Council and he said, "This
council is a unique opportunity for states to have a unified
voice in the ongoing dialogue about how best to prevent and
address homeland security and disaster concerns."

• Huckabee once said, "A true leader shares his power
rather than shows his power. True greatness is revealed by
humility rather than hubris."