On June 17, 2014 Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for one minute regarding Iraq and terrorism: “Mr. Speaker, as Islamic terrorists seize control of major Iraqi cities, it is clear that the President’s failure to secure a status of forces […]
Rep. Sherman: “Maliki refused to enter into a long term status of forces agreement with the United States in 2006, 2007, 2008”
On June 17, 2014 Rep, Sherman asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for one minute regarding various issues in the Middle East: ” Madam Speaker, I rise to address issues in the Middle East. The President has been criticized for the fact that we do not have a […]
How the US State Department Failed Amanda Knox
As it turns out, the US Department of State does have a staff of lawyers after all. No fewer than 175 of them are busily working their brains to the bone right now in the State Department’s “Office of the Legal Adviser” in Washington, DC. Not only that, but according to their website, these lawyers […]
Dick Durbin of Illinois calls referendum in Crimea “phony”, urges Senate support of Ukraine
On March 25, 2014 Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois asked for and was granted time to address the full Senate regarding the situation in Ukraine: “Mr. President, I listened carefully to the comments of the minority leader, Senator McConnell, and he is asking for bipartisanship and quick action on the Ukrainian matter before the Senate today. I agree […]
Rep. Wilson of South Carolina warns against troop reductions by the Pentagon
On February 25, 2014 Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina asked fro and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for one minute regarding proposed troop reductions by the military. “Mr. Speaker, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel outlined a proposal yesterday calling for a troop reduction that will shrink our Army to […]
Repealing costs to military retirees by closing unfair tax loopholes for offshore corporation to hide money
On January 10, 2014 Rep. Cheri Bustos of Illinois asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for one minute regarding closing unfair corporate tax loophole for corporations to hide money . “Mr. Speaker, during my first year in office, I have made it a priority to put politics […]