Issue Position: Homeland Security and the War on Terror

Issue Position

Understandably this war is viewed differently by all, but I must reiterate the President's words and my position, "We do not create terrorism by fighting the terrorists. We invite terrorism by ignoring them." The men and women of our armed services have made great strides in the War on Terror and the rebuilding of Iraq. To win the War on Terror we must remain vigilant and determined, and united in support of our troops. Although rarely reported by the media, there is undeniable progress and hope in Iraq with each new day. The Iraqi people have proven they long for freedom and will continue to fight the terrorists by establishing a free, democratically elected government. However, our work is not done, and we must continue supporting the work of the bravest men and women on the planet, the United States Armed Forces. A Major in the United States Army currently serving his 3rd tour in Iraq is quoted recently as saying, "For every vividly portrayed suicide bombing, there are hundreds of thousands of people living quiet, if often uncertain, lives. For every depressing story of unrest and instability, there is an untold story of potential and hope. The impression of Iraq as an unfathomable quagmire is false and dangerously misleading." It is for this very reason that we must support our military by acknowledging their accomplishments and supporting their efforts to infiltrate terrorist organizations and work towards freedom and democracy in Iraq.

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