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A strong national defense is vital to the long term security and stability of our nation. We must continue to invest in cutting edge technologies that will preserve our military superiority and act as a deterrent against rogue states that would do us and our allies harm. Continuing our fight against international terrorism is also vital to long term security and stability. We must remain steadfast in getting the job done in Iraq and Afghanistan, supporting our troops and giving them the tools they need to succeed, and working to equip the local governments with the training and know how they need to reunify and rebuild their countries.
I was able to see firsthand some of our troops’ progress during a visit to Iraq in July 2007. It is my hope that through continued progress, Iraq will grow into a peaceful and prosperous country, providing us with an excellent ally and influencing the whole Middle East toward peace and democracy.
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Rep. Jordan specifically questioned Sec. Clinton about the construction of talking points used by former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice on numerous Sunday morning talk shows to blame the terrorist attack on spontaneous protestors outraged about a YouTube video, instead of the planned attack that it was.
"The United States used congressionally-approved sanctions to weaken Iran's regime, economy, and capacity to foment terrorism. In 2013, the House overwhelmingly passed enhanced sanctions designed to turn the screws on the Ayatollah and his henchmen even further.
"I want to thank Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the message he brought to Congress and the American people. Prime Minister Netanyahu clearly laid out the danger that both Israel and the United States would face if there is a nuclear Iran.
During the questioning period, Rep. Jordan said:
"Tonight, Staff Sergeant Jason Gibson of Marysville had the great honor of joining First Lady Michelle Obama to watch the State of the Union Address from the House Gallery. It was a most worthy recognition. Jason is a shining example of the kind of men and women who serve in our nation's Armed Forces.
One bright spot in the appropriations bill that recently passed Congress was a renewed commitment by the federal government to support the important work of upgrading tanks and building other armored vehicles at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in Lima. Because of the critical role JSMC plays in our national security we have been urging the Department of Defense to guarantee the plants' future.
"Why were we there? Why were we there with these facts and these circumstances? That's a fundamental question that the American people want to know and ... the families of these four individuals who gave their lives would like to know as well."
WHAT: second congressional hearing before the Select Committee on Benghazi
WHO: Rep. Jim Jordan; Greg Starr, Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security; Steve Linick, Inspector General, Department of State
Rep. Jordan will be at Ed's Barber Shop in Crestline from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, and will pay for the haircut of any veteran who visits.
"Time and again our nation's veterans put themselves in harm's way to protect and defend American liberty and opportunity. Their sacrifices can never be fully repaid," Rep. Jordan said.
Ed's Barber Shop is located at 385 N. Seltzer Street, Crestline, Ohio.
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