Pre-Event Survey for the 09.23 Exclusive Council Update for President's Club Members

How do your views match up against the American public?

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* 1. Do you think it will be best for the future of the country if we take an active part in world affairs or if we stay out of world affairs?

Active part

Stay out

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* 2. Some people say the United States has a unique character that makes it the greatest country in the world. Others say that every country is unique, and the United States is no greater than other nations. Which view is closer to your own?

The US is the greatest country in the world

The US is no greater than other nations

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* 3. Do you feel we should increase our commitment to NATO, keep our commitment to what it is now, decrease our commitment to NATO, or withdraw from NATO entirely?

Increase commitment

Keep commitment the same

Decrease commitment

Withdraw entirely

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* 4. Turning to something else, do you believe that globalization, especially the increasing connections of our economy with others around the world, is mostly good or mostly bad for the United States?

Mostly good

Mostly bad

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* 5. Which of the following statements comes closest to your view? The coronavirus outbreak has made it clear that it is more important for the United States to:

Coordinate and collaborate with other countries to solve global issues

Be self-sufficient as a nation so we don’t need to depend on others

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* 6. Right now, different countries produce different goods, resulting in lower costs for consumers. Which one of the following two approaches would be better for the United States?

The United States produces critical goods here and does not buy or sell critical goods overseas, ensuring our own supply of goods, even if this means higher prices

Countries agree to coordinate the production of critical goods globally, keeping prices low, even if this means relying on other countries' production if shortages arise

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* 7. In dealing with the rise of China’s power, do you think the US should:

Undertake friendly cooperation and engagement with China

Actively work to limit the growth of China’s power