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Sunday, September 15, 2002
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A Word from Joe:
ENDORSEMENT BY THE NURSING PROFESSION SOLIDIFIES OUR CLAIM AS THE 'HEALTHCARE CANDIDATE'
One of the proudest endorsements this campaign has received thus far is the endorsement we received today from the American Nurses Association. The Alabama Nurses Association was on hand for our photo session as nurses from around the third congressional district congratulated our campaign and challenged me to win this election and go to the next congress as a champion of healthcare reform.
The ANA endorsement carries a lot of political clout and moral responsibility as we all collectively endeavor to bring sanity, clarity and a new sense of purpose to health care in America. No debate about health care reform can take place without a profound emphasis on the chronic needs of the nursing profession and the empowerment of nurses in the frontline battles of healthcare.
Several thousand nurses reside in the third congressional district. Nurses are one of America's most respected professions, yet are currently one of the most stressed in terms of numbers and work conditions. I have a firm commitment to be the health care congressman that supports nursing as a critical component of health care in America. Thanks for your endorsement nurses. I am honored and humbled to be part of your campaign on behalf of America's health care consumer. Together, we will make a real difference in the next U.S. Congress. Joe
SEEK THE CONSENT OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THE WILL OF CONGRESS BEFORE INVADING IRAQ
As our country readies itself for a war with Iraq, it is imperative that the President and his cabinet confront the American people and Congress to fully inform us about the missions, costs and exit strategies associated with military action.
Saddam needs to go. He is a threat to the whole civilized world. He has hurt his own people and rules with terror, not democracy. His actions threaten peaceful nations and people. Acts of terror cannot be tolerated. I fully support his ouster and and civil, democratic rule in Iraq.
How do we proceed? Over 3,000 Alabamians and 62 Guard and Reserve Units are on active duty. Many active military personnel from Alabama are deployed in the war on terror. I support the troops and will fight to see that they have what they need to succeed and return home safely.
There is a process and a debate that needs to take place before commiting this nation to protracted war in the Middle East. It begins with assessing the threats, risks associated with geo-political instability in the region. Most importantly, is the cost to our own nation. American soldiers are the best in the world. They are ready to go and succeed on any mission given to them. Let's not compromise their safety, mission, or certainty of return by forfeiting a chance to get full cooperation of the American people, our international allies, and Congress, before massive troop commitments are made to this war.
When America commits, let us commit! Let's be 'One America', but we must be together. Let's have a real debate now on the appropriate use of force, the duration of occcupation, the financial cost and the consequences to our actions to world stability. But let's put America First. This land is our land and our interests must be defined and defended.
Let us all pray for peace in our world and in our land. Let us pray for the leaders of our nation as they deal with matters at hand. May God Bless America!
