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Tuesday, September 17, 2002
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A Word from Joe:
MINORITY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE YEILDS EXCITING PROSPECTS FOR ALABAMA
It was my pleasure this week to be a part of a kickoff breakfast in Montgomery which lead to a several day seminar on Minority Enterprise Development. Leaders and entrepreneurs from all over the state and country descended on Montgomery to share ideas and learn more about how to succeed in the creation of new business enterprise.
At the Monday morning breakfast I was thrilled to hear and see how so many African-American business owners and aspiring achievers are setting about real journeys to bring opportunity to all of Alabama through the free enterprise system. We heard inspiring words from folks like Rep. John Knight, Artur Davis.
Partnerships among academia, small business incubators, seasoned executives, government leaders were all parts of the recipe for success that was shared. Taking advantage of the auto explosion in Alabama as well as Black Belt development were on the menu for discussion. Truly the seeds of our own success need to only be planted, watered, cultivated and nurtured. The American spirit is alive and well in Montgomery this week among minority enterprise enthusiasts. I was inspired to meet and hear from so many that challenged me to work harder for them when elected to the U.S. Congress. Thanks! 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!
