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The terrorist attacks of September 11th,
2001, are still a painful memory for all Americans, and we
must work to prevent such tragedies from occurring again.
I am committed to working in Congress and with the President
to dedicate the necessary resources to ensure the safety and
security of all Americans.
The fight against al Qaeda and its affiliates is our highest
national security priority. I supported legislation authorizing
the use of force against those responsible for the September
11th attacks, but I also recognize that a successful response
to the terrorist threat requires a multi-faceted approach.
In addition to military efforts, this approach must include
strong public diplomacy initiatives to counter anti-American
propaganda, support of responsible international arms control
agreements to control proliferation, and the pursuit of anti-corruption
initiatives to address bribery and money laundering schemes
that can finance international crime and terrorism.
Unfortunately, the Administration’s misguided and Iraq-centric
policies have allowed Iraq to become a haven for terrorists,
and have diverted resources and attention from other places
around the world where terrorist networks that threaten the
U.S. are operating. By ending our current massive and unlimited
military presence in Iraq, while allowing targeted counter-terrorism
efforts in that country to go forward, we can refocus our
efforts on the global terrorist networks that threaten us.
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