Homeland Security

The attacks of September 11, 2001 forced us to change the way we think about national security and how we protect our country here at home. The attacks in Paris on November 13, 2015 are a reminder that the threat of another terrorist attack is still very real.  The emergence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as Daesh, and the continue threat from al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations, present a real threat to our national security and the security of our allies. As a U.S. Senator, I strive to make sure our armed forces and law enforcement officials are provided with the tools they need to fight the war on terror and prevent further attacks against U.S. citizens. As long as there are forces in this world who oppose the democratic ideals on which our country was founded, we must remain vigilant as a nation in striving to preserve liberty and stand up to aggression.