Defense and National Security
Providing for the common defense of our nation is identified in the Constitution as one of the most important responsibilities of the federal government. Congress must ensure our nation’s defenses are in a constant state of readiness. In order to achieve this goal our armed forces must be well led, efficiently organized, armed and equipped with the best technology available, and superbly trained. Our brave men and women in uniform—especially our wounded warriors—and veterans deserve our unwavering support and should receive all the benefits they have earned as a result of their service to our great nation.
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WASHINGTON—Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06) released the following statement in anticipation of President Obama’s announcement tonight that he will grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants currently living in the United States:
SHELBYVILLE, Ind.--While federal government officials and officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to address the Ebola issue, a lawmaker who represents Shelby County said more should be done.
U.S. Rep. Luke Messer, who represents Shelby County in the 6th Congressional District, urged Ebola Czar Ron Klain to help lead the effort to combat Ebola immediately.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Luke Messer welcomed the President’s appointment of Ebola Czar, Ron Klain, to help lead the effort to combat Ebola. He also called on Klain to show decisive leadership and act quickly to combat the spread of this deadly virus.
“We all know the old saying ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’” said Congressman Luke Messer. “There are steps we could be taking right now to prevent the spread of Ebola before it becomes a widespread health care crisis in the U.S.”
WASHINGTON—Congressman Luke Messer released the following statement in support of H.J. Res. 124 which passed the House Wednesday afternoon 319 to 108. The resolution extends Federal government funding through December 11, 2014, and includes an amendment to allow the President to take limited military action to train and equip some Syrian opposition groups to fight ISIL.
“I rise today in support of the amendment offered by Chairman McKeon. We are way past any good solutions in Syria, but doing nothing would be the worst solution of all. I understand and, in fact, share many of the reservations expressed by my colleagues today. This is not an easy choice. Yet, we cannot ignore the threat of ISIL. They are determined to bring war to America's shores. We must respond.
Thirteen years have passed since that dark day in September when terrorists brought war to America. The pain we felt as we witnessed the horror on 9/11 has naturally started to fade as the pages of history become further filled. But, the lessons we learned that day are just as important now as they were then.
WASHINGTON—Congressman Luke Messer released the following statement to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks:
WASHINGTON—Congressman Luke Messer released the following statement today after Speaker Boehner announced he intends for the House to vote to create a new select committee to investigate the September 11, 2012, terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya.
WASHINGTON—Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06), who sits on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, released the following statement in response to the agreement finalized between Iran and the United States on Iran’s nuclear program:
