McKeon has no definition for PEACE. He has only one focus: "...our new security strategy."
He sees war as forever. He views the military industrial complex as necessary and grossly underfunded. He has no intention of proceeding in peace. He believes in nation building globally to insure the USA national security. He isn't leaving because there are far to few moderates in the US House. He is leaving because he isn't effective in pushing a far more aggressive stance by the USA globally. He is pouting. The tears are for himself and his belief system.
Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) (click here) issued the following statement after hearing the delivered testimony of General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker today before the House Armed Services Committee on the status of the "surge" and of our new security strategy.
“Much has changed in Iraq since General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker last addressed Congress seven months ago, and the success is undeniable. The ‘surge’ is working; overall violence in Iraq is down; political reconciliation is rising, and the Iraqi government and citizens are taking on greater responsibility each day.
“Today’s testimonies were candid and honest assessments of the success of the counter-insurgency efforts of our troops. While we heard very positive news from our military leaders, General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker made it clear that challenges remain. From here, it will be critical for Congress to work together and support our troops in policy, funding, and resources to keep the momentum of success moving forward...
The F-35 Love Affair.
Matthew McKillip
May 7, 2011
In the opening address (click here) of Heritage’s Protect America Month, Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-CA) praised the two companies for putting their own money on the line and embracing free-market principles.
Even without additional funding from the Pentagon, GE and Rolls-Royce will continue to develop an alternative Joint Strike Fighter engine, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee announced in a speech at The Heritage Foundationthis week.
“Instead of lobbying for the final 20 percent needed to finish the engine, the GE team has committed to funding the engine for Fiscal Year 2012 on their own dime,” McKeon said. “They believe in their engine and they believe in competition. Thanks to their willingness to compromise, we’ll break up a monopoly and potentially harvest billions in savings, while fielding a more capable, more robust fighter jet — all at zero cost to the taxpayer.”...
