There are events going on around the world that will have an impact on the United States in ways we are only beginning to comprehend. The buildup of Communist China, Latin America's shift toward leftist and authoritarian regimes, and of course terrorism and the Middle East.

It is important that we understand these events so that we can be involved in the policy that will be created by our government to influence these events. The United States is in a position to influence the world for good as long as it remains the moral and ethical country that was created by our Founding Fathers. As the country continues to leave those standards, our influence will have less and less of an impact.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty, 2 Cor. 3: 17.

This is why there is such a need for Global Statesmen. We must be willing and ready to defend our freedoms. It will be necessary for us to understand our roll in the world and how we can make an impact. We must have the necessary training to influence the entire world.

Now, I wish to help you understand that by saying Global Statesmanship, I do not mean "globalism". See: Globalization

I believe that the United States can be and is a "beacon on the hill" for the world and should not be part of any global government run by the UN, Nato or any other world organization. This does not mean however that the United States cannot become so corrupt that our liberties will be lost.

"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." - Benjamin Franklin

Most of our Founding Fathers were farmers, small business owners and just plain hard-working people. Most of them had no idea the impact they would end up having on the world. Becoming a Global Statesman will allow all of us to have the same opportunites they had.

It won't easy, but it will be worth it.