In a May 9th letter to Chairman McKeon, former high-ranking officials under Presidents Reagan and Bush, including Attorneys General Ed Meese and Mike Mukasey, wrote in strong support of detainee language in the FY13 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and expressed opposition to language offered by Reps. Adam Smith (D-WA) and Justin Amash (R-MI).
Following a letter from 48 governors to Secretary Panetta to "strongly oppose the disproportionate cuts facing the Air National Guard as part of the U.S. Air Force's fiscal 2013 budget request," Chairman McKeon wrote to the governors to seek their input on cuts resulting from sequestration.
Maintaining America’s nuclear deterrent is vital to the security of our nation and that of our allies. That deterrent must be safe, secure, and effective. Our nuclear weapons policy is crucial to the strategic stability that has preserved peace and prevented the use of nuclear weapons for decades.
Afghanistan's Bloody Spring
Mr. President, have you heard there's a war on?
Wall Street Journal Opinion Editorial Board
By ARTHUR C. BROOKS, EDWIN J. FEULNER AND WILLIAM KRISTOL
In an election year, it's all too easy for politicians to defer hard choices until after the polls have closed in November. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R., Wis.) has taken the more difficult road with his "Path to Prosperity" budget.
"A Path to Security"
Thomas Donnelly, Gary J. Schmitt | The Weekly Standard
March 24, 2012
Address at the Reagan Presidential Library (March 13, 2012)