FOR THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES THE DEFENSE OF THE NATION IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.

It is important, therefore, that our fighting men and women receive our respect, support and encouragement wherever they are, and the finest equipment when engaging the enemy.

Our intelligent agencies are the first defense against terrorist's acts and for the prevention of wars that would ultimately result in the sacrifice of our fighting personnel. These agencies and their personal should not be hindered by obstructive and unrealistic protocols nor should agency personnel be threatened with lawsuits when protocol has been followed.

Terrorists, when captured on foreign ground, should be dealt with as military prisoners, tried by military tribunals and should not be afforded the same rights as citizens of the United States. Our fighting personnel should not be burdened with the reading of Miranda to enemy combatants.

The United States has been fortunate in that no war in over 150 years has been fought on our homeland. It is important that we keep our Armed Forces and Intelligence Agencies well equipped and well funded for this to continue. - Ed Dedelow