In response to today’s shooting at Fort Hood in Central Texas, U.S. Representative John Carter offered the following statement:"My condolences go out to the soldiers and the families affected by this horrific event," says Carter, who represents Fort Hood. "The soldiers at Fort Hood are the finest in the world and have our deepest gratitude for their service and… Read more »
A Victory for Political Freedom By Congressman John Carter “Eternal vigilance by the people is the price of liberty, and that you must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing. – Andrew Jackson, Farewell Address, March 4, 1837 Americans this month won a badly-needed victory in preserving their liberty under the U.S. Constitution. Janet Napolitano, Secretary… Read more »
House and Senate Block Administration Attempt to Close Guantanamo and Bring Terrorists into U.S. Terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay will not be allowed to be transferred to and released in the United States, after the Senate today voted 90-6 to join the House of Representatives in banning federal funds to support the scheme by the Obama Administration. “Hopefully the Administration… Read more »
Conservatives Win Major Victory for 2nd Amendment Rights against Anti-Gun Lobby The constitutional right of Americans to bear arms in national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges was restored today in a major victory for conservatives against the anti-gun lobby. The House approved the Coburn Amendment in a landslide 279-147 vote. All Republicans save 2 voted for the bill; the… Read more »
GOP Leaders Introduce Bill to Block GITMO Terrorists from Import into AmericaObama Administration plans to release terrorists currently housed at Guantanamo Bay into the American heartland would be blocked by legislation introduced today by House Republican Leaders in Washington.The Keep Terrorists Out of America Act, HR 2294, supported by the entire GOP leadership including Conference… Read more »
Since September 11, 2001 the topic of Homeland Security has been forced to the forefront of the minds of Americans. We as Americans are more aware than ever before of the security needs of our homeland. The tragic events of that now infamous day, September 11, 2001, have forever changed the ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) today gave initial support to requests in the President's budget, which was submitted to Congress today. The 2007 budget request increases funding for defense and homeland security priorities, reduces healthcare costs, and promotes initia... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) applauded final House passage of the USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act, which will help law enforcement personnel keep our country safe from terrorist threats. The bill makes permanent a number of policies tha... Read more »
When Thaddeus Stevens was a young lawyer, he once had a case before a bad-tempered judge of an obscure Pennsylvania court. Under what he considered a very erroneous ruling, the case was decided against him. Stevens threw down his books and picked up his hat in a state of indignation, scattering impr... Read more »
