"It will ask that Americans, American companies and Armed Forces not participate in the 45th Paris Air Show if France continues to oppose the potential use of force to insure that Saddam Hussein complies with United Nations resolutions concerning weapons of mass destruction," said Saxton, who is heading up the new House Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee.

The resolution is now being circulated in the House, and Saxton expects strong support from other like- minded Members.

"France has long been an ally and a friend of the United States," Saxton said. "The world has benefited when our two countries have cooperated in defending freedom.  At this time in history when international cooperation is so important in combating terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, it is important that the government of France understands how deeply Americans are committed to protecting the United States from these threats."

Saxton is a ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee. From 2000-2002, Saxton was named by the House Speaker to chair the HASC Special Oversight Panel on Terrorism. He has been a voice in Congress warning of the threat of terrorism for more than 15 years. Congressman Saxton has been long engaged on issues of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.