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Never Forget
Sep 11, 2014Thirteen years ago, our nation suffered one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in modern history. The lives of thousands of innocent Americans were suddenly taken by an evil we did not yet fully understand.
September 11th was a sobering moment for the entire country. When it finally hit home, it came as a complete shock.
Filed under: Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security and DefenseOne Step Closer to the Truth on Benghazi
May 9, 2014It has been almost two years since the horrific Benghazi terrorist attack occurred, taking the lives of four innocent, brave Americans; however we continue to seek answers from the Administration on what took place that day.
Filed under: Foreign Affairs, General, Homeland Security and DefenseInviting Third District Students to Apply for U.S. Service Academies
Apr 25, 2014As the Congressman representing Oklahoma’s Third District, it is always a privilege to invite young men and women to apply for the United States service academies. Each year, I have the honor of nominating students from the district to attend the academies, and I am very pleased to announce this year’s application process has begun.
Filed under: Constituent Services, Economy, Foreign Affairs, GeneralCrisis in Ukraine
Mar 27, 2014After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia signed a treaty that delineated its borders with former soviet states and defined the terms of their future relationship with Russia. Last February, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, a longtime dictator with pro-Russian opinions, fled the country due to mass protests regarding citizen disagreements about the direction of the country. Shortly thereafter, a new president was designated to restore a sense of democracy and represent their interests on the international level.
Filed under: Economy, Foreign Affairs, GeneralPresident Obama is Demonstrating Poor Leadership on Syria
Sep 20, 2013In early September, President Obama announced that he would seek Congressional approval for the United States to use military force in Syria in retaliation to the chemical attack the Assad regime inflicted on hundreds of thousands of Syrians.
Filed under: Economy, Foreign Affairs, General, Homeland Security and DefenseAmericans Deserve the Truth on Benghazi
May 17, 2013By: Congressman Frank Lucas
Strategy Shift in Iraq Shows Significant Progress in War on Terror
Aug 20, 2010Due to the great progress made by our brave men and women on the front lines, President Obama has announced the US mission in Iraq will shift from a combat role to an advisory and assistance mission for the Iraqi government and its security forces beginning August 31, 2010 and continuing for the next 17 months.
Filed under: Foreign AffairsPresident Obama Must Not Waive Iran Sanctions
Jun 24, 2010The extremist regime in Iran oppresses their people, supports terrorists and terror organizations, and poses a daily threat to the safety and security of the American people. For these reasons, and many more, the United States cannot stand idly by and allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons.
Filed under: Foreign AffairsRemembering Tiananmen Square
Jun 4, 2009Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, known in China as The June Fourth Incident. Following seven weeks of protests by Chinese citizens in Beijing who opposed the authoritarian rule of their government, the Chinese Liberation Army rolled in to Tiananmen Square with tanks and armed soldiers and began an assault on the protestors. The complete death toll is unknown. The Chinese government claims only 241 people, including soldiers, were killed; however the Red Cross estimates a number closer to 2,600. While some media coverage of the protests were initially al
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