American Security Council

Washington, DC – The Senate voted Wednesday 89-10 in support of renewal of the USA Patriot Act, marking a huge success for President Bush, whose policies in the war on terror have been largely defined by the Act.

While a December filibuster required the Administration to agree to some new limits of power, it will retain a vital function in preventing acts of terror in the United States.

“The American Security Council commends the Senate for continuing this critical security measure and has supported the Patriot Act since its enactment,” said Executive Director Matt Williams. “After fear over whether or not the bill would be renewed, I am delighted to see this landslide vote in the Senate, which lends support to American efforts in this war and ensures that it remains a top governmental priority.”

WASHINGTON – The President addressed the nation last night with his annual State of the Union Address. He reiterated the point that America is engaged in a long-term fight against the enemies of freedom.

“We love our freedom, and we will fight to keep it,” he said.

“The President immediately addressed the importance of defeating terrorism and all those who harm the United States,” said Matt Williams, executive director of the American Security Council. “He addressed the many issues we are concerned with and resisted withdrawing troops from Iraq. He addressed the people of Iran, telling them America respected them and their country but that Iran is ‘now held hostage by a small clerical elite that is isolating and repressing its people.’’

Washington - Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14), a member of the House International Relations Committee and an outspoken critic of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, has introduced a resolution which defines and condemns Hugo Chavez's ever-growing anti-democratic actions and expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should strongly support the aspirations of the democratic forces in Venezuela.

Mack, who introduced H. Con. Res. 328 shortly before the House of Representatives adjourned earlier this week, said:

American Security Council Lauds President’s Appointment of Bolton

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Bush has appointed John Bolton to be the next US ambassador to the United Nations. This appointment comes during congressional recess and has thus drawn criticism from Senators such as Ted Kennedy and Joe Biden. The American Security Council (ASC), who has been running television ads in support of Bolton since his nomination, has been encouraging a recess appointment for a month now.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a huge victory for National Security, the House approved the Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) last night in a 217-215 vote. CAFTA was approved in the Senate a month ago and will bind the United States, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua to lower tariffs and new investment rules.

Vigilance In The Face of “Cowardly” London Attacks, Says Bill McCollum

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday’s morning blasts have resulted in at least thirty-seven casualties and seven hundred injuries. The attack, which police are now calling a “coordinated terrorist attack,” targeted London’s transportation systems during morning rush hour.

Washington, D.C. – The American Security Council today honored its past President, Congressman Duncan Hunter, Republican of California and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Hunter led the American Security Council from 1989 through 1991 and again in 1994. The ASC awarded Congressman Hunter with a commemorative plaque for “his service to the council and his continued commitment to promoting Peace Through Strength.”

The American Security Council has released its 108th voting index for the public use. In accordance with the ASC's mission, the 108th Congress voting index tracks 10 national security-related votes within both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

108th Voting Index

Washington, D.C. – The American Security Council today, unveiled a television ad urging the public to call on their senators to confirm John Bolton as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, just as hearings got underway on Capitol Hill.
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