National Security
Being Strong While Being Smart
George W. Bush thrust our nation into an ill-conceived and mismanaged war in Iraq, and yet while Osama bin Laden is still at large, Scott Garrett continues to vote for more of the same. I will work to bring an end to the war in Iraq and to bring our focus back to what our focus always should have been — catching Osama bin Laden and fighting al Qaeda.
Here at home, we must implement all of the 9/11 Commission recommendations, especially granting Homeland Security assistance strictly on an assessment of risks and vulnerabilities so that the assistance goes to the places that need it the most. We must take sensible steps to effectively secure our borders and protect our ports.
