Afghanistan

A Story of Seven Military Heroes

Congratulations to the seven Special Forces soldiers from a North Carolina-based unit (Fort Bragg), who were awarded Silver Stars (the Army's third highest valor medal) for actions in Afghanistan. The medals are being awarded for five separate battles spanning two years. 

CNN recounts the individual acts of heroism:

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PFC Bradley Manning Traitor

“I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.”  
              -Thomas Jefferson

Treason as defined in the dictionary: the offense of attempting by overt acts   Read more »

    

Free Speech for All...Except U.S. Military Commanders

The United States is a nation that promotes freedom of speech and freedom of expression for all...unless you're the leader of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

Wednesday, President Obama ordered General Stanley McChrystal to resign after Rolling Stone published an article in which it was implied that Obama was more interested in photo ops than strategy.

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Senator Cornyn Remarks on Border Security and Visa Overstays

Today, I commented on the AWOL Afghan soldiers, visa overstays and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s recent speech trumpeting the Administration’s record on border security on the Senate floor. You can view the speech below:  Read more »

    

Sen. Cornyn Keeps Up Pressure On Administration To Explain Events Surrounding AWOL Afghans

Following is the letter I wrote to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano demanding answers on the events surrounding 17 members of the Afghan military who have gone AWOL from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio over the course of 2 years

Dear Secretary Napolitano:  Read more »

    
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