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Monday, October 07, 2002
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A Word from Joe:
THE ENERGY, PASSION OF PEOPLE ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL IS TRULY INSPIRING!
As I campaign throughout the 13 counties of the third congressional district less than 30 days before a big election, I am truly touched and inspired by the people I meet and by what is on their minds. The encounters with seniors, students, veterans, teachers, small business owners, government workers, laid off textile employees among others is truly inspiring. I have shaken many hands and seen many a tear as people tell their story. I have traveled the hundreds and thousands of miles in this race. Everyone has a story worth hearing.
People are seeing the TV commercials, but they need to see and touch the candidate. They are tired of the slick mail and false piety of our opponent and are ready for someone to sit on the porch and look them in the eye. Sometimes I take a brow beating from an angry constituent. I hear them, listen to them, learn from them and try to understand them. Every voter is clearly not for me, but many are for me and most are ready to be convinced by me as to why they need to support me.
This election is still up in the air because the voters of this district are just getting to know Joe Turnham and Mike Rogers. But those that meet me and hear our campaign's stance on the issues and hear the passion of our convictions are overwhelmingly coming to us. People are hungry for true representation that rises above partisanship and name-dropping. In my heart, I know we are winning this race because people are telling me that we are. Thanks to you all for inspiring me to want to be a better candidate and future congressman. It's from your ranks I come, and on your side I stand. I'll be coming to see you soon. God Bless you all. 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!
