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Friday, September 20, 2002
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A Word from Joe:
STOCK PRICES, 401k VALUE, ECONOMY ON THE MINDS OF THIRD DISTRICT VOTERS...!
It is hard to travel anywhere in the third congressional district and not hear voters express concern about our economy, their job security and the balance of their 401k retirement accounts. People are truly concerned about the national leadership on economic matters. They want to know my thoughts and views and they want real action.
As America readies for war, Americans certainly are patriotic in a sense, yet they are nervous...concerned about their families and our nation. Rumors have it that more textile layoffs are coming and that unfair trade agreements are to blame. Rumors are also coming that auto manufacturers are going to make a real commitment in the third district...stay tuned!
Our cup is both half full and half empty. We need real economic leadership on these issues, not partisan rhetoric being spouted by out of state interest groups, politicians and big money corporations. Our communities deserve a small businessman that understands putting people and their families interests is of prime concern.
The reception we are receiving in every community of this district is overwhelming. Our sense of understanding and compassion for people and their problems is putting us ahead in this race. Keep your support coming. We are not as rich, slick or celebrity heavy as Mike Rogers...but our heart is winning the votes of people in this district. Thanks and God Bless America. 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!
