Issue Position: War on Terror

Issue Position

September 11 changed our lives forever. That day America woke up to the reality of a new enemy. Today's terrorists have no care for innocent life and have vowed to bring America to its knees. My top priority is to help make sure this nation does not suffer another terrorist attack, and my work and votes reflect that important priority.

In Afghanistan, we must continue the fight and work with the Afghani Government to finish the job and establish permanent peace. If we fail, the terrorists will succeed in implementing a radical Islamic state to use as a base for future terrorist attacks on the United States.

While the United States has not sustained a major attack since 9/11, al Qaeda and an expanding number of terrorist networks continue to plot against us. Through 2010, there had been more than 40 attempted attacks against our nation including 15 in the last year. Some were thwarted thanks to good intelligence and quick action by authorities; however too many failed because of the incompetence of the terrorists. We cannot rely on luck as a strategy. We must also remain a step ahead of the terrorists as they turn to recruiting American citizens to carry out
their mission of Jihad in smaller scale attacks.

My votes and work to fight against terrorism have included:

Supporting the soldiers fighting for our freedom by providing them with the latest and best equipment.

A staunch supporter of increased intelligence funding to bolster our defense and battle terrorism.

A passionate advocate of taking the fight to the terrorists before they bring terror to the United States.

Oppose closing Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention facilty.

Support trying terrorists in military tribunals outside of the United States, not in our criminal justice system.

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