March 15, 2007
Corpsyn still acting like a douche
From the TDP...
Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn actually voted against protecting America from another deadly terrorist attack by opposing legislation to accept the recommendations of the independent, bipartisan 9/11 Commission. The bill (S.4), which passed the Senate with bipartisan support, will enhance homeland security, allow for more efficient emergency response and increase efforts to stop proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. [Roll Call vote #73, 3/13/07] A similar version was approved by the House of Representatives earlier this year.
"I can't imagine what John Cornyn could possibly have against policies that protect the American people from those who would do us harm," said Texas Democratic Party spokeswoman Amber Moon. "After nearly three years of Republican foot-dragging, Congress has finally heeded the advice of the 9/11 panel and taken meaningful action to secure our homeland - despite John Cornyn's opposition."
John Cornyn has turned his back on Texas and refused to support a bill that:
* Tightens airline, port and rail security with more thorough cargo and baggage screening
* Equips first responders with tools that allow them to more effectively communicate with each other during emergency situations
* Increases the sharing of intelligence information between government agencies
* Strengthens our border with international collaboration on border and document security
* Allocates more funding to higher-risk areas
* Prevents terrorists from acquiring WMDsThe 9/11 Commission was created by Congress and approved by President Bush to evaluate America's response to the September 11th terrorist attacks. In 2004, the panel submitted 41 recommendations to improve homeland security and guard against future attacks on American soil.
However, John Cornyn and his Republican leaders in Congress refused to adopt many of these recommendations, while others were only partially implemented. It was not until Democrats took control of Congress this year that the Commission's report was fully adopted.
"Voters across Texas and the country have solidly rejected the failed agenda of Republicans like John Cornyn," added Moon. "I applaud Congressional Democrats from Texas, who are working to make America a safer place and unanimously supported the 9/11 Commission recommendations. In less than three months, Democrats in Congress accomplished what Republicans put off for nearly three years"
Well, I guess it's little wonder why Corpsyn isn't bleating on about how secure he's making us. What a partisan dickhead... he'd vote to make us more susceptible to terrorism just to spite the Democrats. Way to really give a shit about your constituents you assclown.
Posted by mcblogger at March 15, 2007 10:18 AM
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