Monday, July 9, 2012

Congressman Allen West

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Greetings to our constituents, all Floridians, and all Americans,
I pray you had a wonderful and happy Independence Day celebration!
It was a great week for me, which gave me time to reflect upon Thomas Jefferson’s impeccable document and the foundational premise upon which this great nation was established. I have sought to articulate that premise this past week when possible – the concept of individual sovereignty.
That was why I read the entire Declaration of Independence at several different venues this week. What was very telling were the grievances as listed by Thomas Jefferson and how we see a parallel and resemblance to where we are today. America is moving away from Jefferson’s vision of individual liberty to one of collective subjugation and economic dependence – in effect a new form of slavery.
It is clear that when one objectively assesses where this current Administration is taking America, its members are more concerned with wedding more people to government in a dependent mode than empowering American’ to live out their dreams, and enjoy their unalienable rights which do not emanate from man or government, but from our Creator, the supreme judge.
We see that in this past month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Social Security Administration, more Americans signed up for Social Security disability (85,000) than jobs were created (80,000). Since June 2009, while the Obama Administration claims 2.4 million jobs have been created, there have been 3.1 million Americans going on Social Security disability in the same timeframe.
Let us not forget, under this Administration, unemployment benefits were increased from 26 weeks to 99 weeks. When economic policies are failing, the solution is not to throw up our hands and simply dole out more benefits. The solution is to change policy.
Instead, poverty rolls have increased by almost seven million Americans since 2009.
Food stamp rolls (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) have grown from 32 million to 46 million, a 45 percent increase. We now even have a federal government using American taxpayer dollars to promote individuals enrolling on food stamps… unconscionable!
We have the lowest job participation rate that America has seen in 31 years at 63.7 percent. And we now have had 41 months of unemployment above eight percent -- the longest running high rate since the Great Depression.
Yet, President Obama states, “We are on the right track.”
Sure we are, if your dream and desire is to economically enslave the American people and collectively subjugate them to government dependency.
We are so far away from Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence. It is now becoming a Declaration of Dependence under this Administration. That ladies and gentlemen is truly a form of slavery, and is not what the title “American” was meant to be. It is certainly not what 56 men pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to establish.
This is enslavement of our indomitable American entrepreneurial spirit, and I will join forces with all those who seek to change this course. 
Steadfast and Loyal,

Legislative Update: The House of Representatives was not in session due to the constituent work week and Independence Day holiday.
 

 
Sunday, 1 July; addressed the New Hope Fellowship Church in Palm City as part of their Patriotic Service leading up to our 236thIndependence Day celebration. Topic of address was “A Mighty Fortress is our God.”
Monday, 2 July; visited local Publix Pharmacy in Stuart to discuss innovations for better service to customers and key issues; addressed the Martin County Taxpayers Association on pressing economic issues regarding tax and monetary policy; conducted a doctors roundtable courtesy of Dr Power and his Orthopedic specialist center in Port St Lucie. We discussed the impacts of Affordable Care Act to their practice and relationship between Doctors and patients.
Tuesday, 3 July; started the day with a Capitol Hill update talk to the Martin County Realtors Association and provided perspectives on the mortgage industry and where it needs to go; conducted a roundtable discussion with St Mary’s Hospital administration and chief practicing doctors on ramifications of Affordable Care Act; spoke to the Jupiter/Tequesta Rotary luncheon about Independence Day; threw out first pitch for the Jupiter Hammerheads vs Palm Beach Cardinals game. Palm Beach prevailed 6-4.
Wednesday, 4 July; Happy 236thIndependence Day America, keynote speaker at the Delray Beach celebration where I read the entire Declaration of Independence before we raised our American Flag; we also had our second OP-ED published front page in the Washington Times, “The Balkanized States of America.”Read it here.
Thursday, 5 July thru Sunday, 8 July; mostly downtime with the family… made my first dive trip out with Jupiter Dive Center, great crew and the reefs were great. Lots of huge Loggerhead turtles to be seen and a couple of the biggest moray eels I have seen in some time. I miss my pals down at the South Florida Dive Headquarters in Pompano Beach. But Jupiter Dive Center is another great small business operation!!
 

-  Tuesday, 26 June; met with Harry Alford, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce to discuss follow-up issues from the Conservative Black Forum; attended an “Honor our Heroes” reception for United States and British Wounded Warrior cyclists who had completed Race Across America 2012.
Wednesday, 27 June; House Armed Services Committee (HASC) full committee markup on the third semi-annual report on activities followed by briefing on Afghanistan Personal Protection Force (APPF) -- which gives me great concern about our men and women in that theater of operations post drawdown; full Small Business Committee markup on semi-annual activities report followed by a hearing on “Regulatory Flexibility Act: Is the EPA Failing Small Businesses”; met with Martin County Commissioners and staff to discuss the Army Corps of Engineers issues, addressed the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the service, sacrifice, and commitment of the Montford Point Marines… the first black men allowed to serve in the United States Marine Corps in 1942. If you have never visited Montford Point there in the vicinity of Camp Lejeune, you should. It was an incredible privilege to stand before these giants and tell them what they meant to me. Please watch the ceremony here; presided over the House floor for two and a half hours during debate on the THUD appropriations bill.
Thursday, 28 June; addressed our Florida Interns as part of the summer seminar lecture series at the Florida House; attended House Armed Services Committee classified briefing on Syria and Egypt; the day was greatly consumed by the United States Supreme Court’s healthcare decision. 
Friday, 29 June; met with dear friend and constituent Linda Johnson who is was in the area after attending the Change of Command ceremony for her daughter Army 1st Lieutenant Leslie Johnson who just assumed Command of a Headquarters Company at Ft. Dietrich Maryland; met with student government leaders from the University of Florida to discuss legislative issues… was given a Gator pin and if Tennessee loses to Florida this year in football will have to wear the Gator pin and a UF tie -- (need to talk to Coach Dooley about this!); met with Walt Sides, founder of Rolling Thunder, and Rob Wilkins to present them with the Extension of Remarks I placed in the Congressional Record recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder this past Memorial Day which saw 500,000 bikers participate -- largest ever; delivered a special order floor speech on the toxic impact on jobs and the economy of this Administration’s excessive regulations. Please watch the speech here.
Saturday, 30 June; did the 200 yard (seemed more like 300 yard) swim in the First Annual US Navy SEAL Aaron Vaughn Memorial Frogman Swim held at Jensen Beach Park -- first time for me doing an open ocean swim in some years; 
Sunday, 1 July; addressed the New Hope Church in Palm City on “A Mighty Fortress is our God.”
 
-  Tuesday, 26 June; met with Harry Alford, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce to discuss follow-up issues from the Conservative Black Forum; attended an “Honor our Heroes” reception for United States and British Wounded Warrior cyclists who had completed Race Across America 2012.
Wednesday, 27 June; House Armed Services Committee (HASC) full committee markup on the third semi-annual report on activities followed by briefing on Afghanistan Personal Protection Force (APPF) -- which gives me great concern about our men and women in that theater of operations post drawdown; full Small Business Committee markup on semi-annual activities report followed by a hearing on “Regulatory Flexibility Act: Is the EPA Failing Small Businesses”; met with Martin County Commissioners and staff to discuss the Army Corps of Engineers issues, addressed the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the service, sacrifice, and commitment of the Montford Point Marines… the first black men allowed to serve in the United States Marine Corps in 1942. If you have never visited Montford Point there in the vicinity of Camp Lejeune, you should. It was an incredible privilege to stand before these giants and tell them what they meant to me. Please watch the ceremony here; presided over the House floor for two and a half hours during debate on the THUD appropriations bill.
Thursday, 28 June; addressed our Florida Interns as part of the summer seminar lecture series at the Florida House; attended House Armed Services Committee classified briefing on Syria and Egypt; the day was greatly consumed by the United States Supreme Court’s healthcare decision. 
Friday, 29 June; met with dear friend and constituent Linda Johnson who is was in the area after attending the Change of Command ceremony for her daughter Army 1st Lieutenant Leslie Johnson who just assumed Command of a Headquarters Company at Ft. Dietrich Maryland; met with student government leaders from the University of Florida to discuss legislative issues… was given a Gator pin and if Tennessee loses to Florida this year in football will have to wear the Gator pin and a UF tie -- (need to talk to Coach Dooley about this!); met with Walt Sides, founder of Rolling Thunder, and Rob Wilkins to present them with the Extension of Remarks I placed in the Congressional Record recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder this past Memorial Day which saw 500,000 bikers participate -- largest ever; delivered a special order floor speech on the toxic impact on jobs and the economy of this Administration’s excessive regulations. Please watch the speech here.
Saturday, 30 June; did the 200 yard (seemed more like 300 yard) swim in the First Annual US Navy SEAL Aaron Vaughn Memorial Frogman Swim held at Jensen Beach Park -- first time for me doing an open ocean swim in some years; 
Sunday, 1 July; addressed the New Hope Church in Palm City on “A Mighty Fortress is our God.”
 
-  Tuesday, 26 June; met with Harry Alford, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce to discuss follow-up issues from the Conservative Black Forum; attended an “Honor our Heroes” reception for United States and British Wounded Warrior cyclists who had completed Race Across America 2012.
Wednesday, 27 June; House Armed Services Committee (HASC) full committee markup on the third semi-annual report on activities followed by briefing on Afghanistan Personal Protection Force (APPF) -- which gives me great concern about our men and women in that theater of operations post drawdown; full Small Business Committee markup on semi-annual activities report followed by a hearing on “Regulatory Flexibility Act: Is the EPA Failing Small Businesses”; met with Martin County Commissioners and staff to discuss the Army Corps of Engineers issues, addressed the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the service, sacrifice, and commitment of the Montford Point Marines… the first black men allowed to serve in the United States Marine Corps in 1942. If you have never visited Montford Point there in the vicinity of Camp Lejeune, you should. It was an incredible privilege to stand before these giants and tell them what they meant to me. Please watch the ceremony here; presided over the House floor for two and a half hours during debate on the THUD appropriations bill.
Thursday, 28 June; addressed our Florida Interns as part of the summer seminar lecture series at the Florida House; attended House Armed Services Committee classified briefing on Syria and Egypt; the day was greatly consumed by the United States Supreme Court’s healthcare decision. 
Friday, 29 June; met with dear friend and constituent Linda Johnson who is was in the area after attending the Change of Command ceremony for her daughter Army 1st Lieutenant Leslie Johnson who just assumed Command of a Headquarters Company at Ft. Dietrich Maryland; met with student government leaders from the University of Florida to discuss legislative issues… was given a Gator pin and if Tennessee loses to Florida this year in football will have to wear the Gator pin and a UF tie -- (need to talk to Coach Dooley about this!); met with Walt Sides, founder of Rolling Thunder, and Rob Wilkins to present them with the Extension of Remarks I placed in the Congressional Record recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder this past Memorial Day which saw 500,000 bikers participate -- largest ever; delivered a special order floor speech on the toxic impact on jobs and the economy of this Administration’s excessive regulations. Please watch the speech here.
Saturday, 30 June; did the 200 yard (seemed more like 300 yard) swim in the First Annual US Navy SEAL Aaron Vaughn Memorial Frogman Swim held at Jensen Beach Park -- first time for me doing an open ocean swim in some years; 
Sunday, 1 July; addressed the New Hope Church in Palm City on “A Mighty Fortress is our God.”
 

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Wake Up! Allen West is part of the problem not the solution. No excusses; West approved, by voting for the NDAA, ending our freedom.
Wake Up! The truth is avaiable to the mortal man, study and learn before there are no good books to read.


Mr. West’s YES vote to NDAA gives unprecedented power to the office of the president.
How interesting that he gives such power to the very man he claims to detest so vehemently. Indeed, with his YES vote to NDAA, Mr. West voted WITH all of the people in the above quote he would like to “get the hell out of the United States of America.” That’s right. Allen West’s YES vote for NDAA was bipartisan with Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and Debbie Wasserman Schultz.