Americans still support peace through strength [Video]

America’s 40th president is still remembered for what’s known as the Reagan Doctrine: “peace through strength.” He popularized a piece of ancient wisdom, the idea that, as George Washington said, “If we desire to secure peace, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war.”

For decades, President Reagan’s maxim has united Americans, but especially Republicans. Reagan’s dedication to peace through strength led to the modernization of our forces and an active foreign policy that helped end the Cold War, stop the spread of Communism, and is still the bedrock of our defense strategy.

But today, many question Americans’ commitment to leading in world affairs. If you believe the media, “isolationism” in America is on the rise, and some Republicans …