Homeland Security and the War on Terror

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Former-President Bush once said, “We do not create terrorism by fighting the terrorists.  We invite terrorism by ignoring them.”  Today we know that should the current Administration weaken America’s resolve to defeat al Qaida in Iraq and Afghanistan the terrorists will most certainly meet us on our own soil.  The two recent failed terrorist attempts on U.S. soil in Detroit and New York City illustrate an important principle.  We must support our military’s struggle against terrorism by acknowledging their accomplishments and supporting their efforts to infiltrate terrorist organizations and work towards freedom and democracy in Iraq and Afghanistan.

We remain in a War on Terrorism, and to win we must be vigilant, determined, and united in full support of our troops.  The men and women of our armed services have made great strides in the War on Terror and the rebuilding of Iraq.  Although typically left unreported 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 bravest men and women on the planet, the United States Armed Forces.  With the support of the American people their task will be completed that much sooner so that we can bring them home to the country they love and serve.

Read the Committee Report on the Attempted Terrorist Attack on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 (Senate Select Committee on Intelligence) May 18, 2010

Homeland Security and the War on Terror Related Documents:

Supporting freedom despite the high costs Foxx Report (May 1, 2010)
Foxx votes for troop funding, military pay raise Press Release (December 16, 2009)
Foxx calls on President Obama to support victory in Afghanistan Press Release (December 1, 2009)
Foxx opposes transferring Guantanamo detainees to U.S. Press Release (November 17, 2009)
Foxx remembers victims of September 11th terrorist attacks Press Release (September 11, 2009)
Foxx legislation to improve military housing in NC passes House Press Release (June 25, 2009)
Foxx cosponsors bill to keep terrorists out of NC Press Release (May 13, 2009)

Homeland Security and the War on Terror Related Links:

Department of Defense (DOD) The Department of Defense manages a comprehensive inventory of installations and facilities to ensure our nation has all the assets necessary to keep Americans safe.
Department of Homeland Security The Department of Homeland Security is committed to working with citizens, private industry, trade organizations, and all levels of government to keep America safe and to foster the freedoms that we cherish.
North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety The N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety strives to reduce crime, enhance public safety and assist victims throughout North Carolina.

Homeland Security and the War on Terror Related Legislation:

H.R. 557: United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act (cosponsor)
H.R. 1206: Syria Accountability and Liberation Act (original cosponsor)
H.R. 1327: Iran Sanctions Enabling Act (cosponsor)
H.R. 1980: North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act (cosponsor)
H.R. 2083: Border Sovereignty and Protection Act (cosponsor)
H.R. 2194: Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (cosponsor)
H.R. 2294: Keep Terrorists Out of America Act (cosponsor)
H.R. 4127: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that alien unprivileged enemy belligerents may only be tried by military commissions if tried for alleged conduct for which a term of incarceration or the death penalty may be sought (original cosponsor)
H.R. 4464: Prevent Terrorists from Reuniting with Terrorist Cells Act (cosponsor)
H.Res. 34: Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (cosponsor)
H.Res. 208: Chronicling the efforts of United States and Coalition forces to bring freedom, safety, and security to Iraq and recognizing the importance of the "surge strategy" in completing that mission (original cosponsor)
H.Res. 497: Honoring the brave men and women of the intelligence community of the United States whose tireless and selfless work has protected America from a terrorist attack for the past eight years, and for other purposes (cosponsor)
H.Con.Res. 16: Recognizing the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the United States, our allies, and interests (cosponsor)
H.Con.Res. 217: Expressing the sense of Congress that the President, in negotiating any new bilateral strategic arms agreement with the Russian Federation, shall ensure the continued deterrence capability of the United States strategic arsenal and flexibility in the allocation of its components in the event that third countries may pursue the deployment of significant and technologically advanced nuclear strategic forces not covered by such a United States-Russian arms agreement (original cosponsor)


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