In the Global War on Terror, America is undoubtedly the leader.  But to stay a leader in this unprecedented war, we must remain in control of a few important factors, such as the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

We must not relinquish control of our ability to pursue terrorists due to international organizations or other states.  And that is exactly what the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act does.  The Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act includes a provision which would allow the United Nations (U.N.) authorization over the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) under “international law.” 
This would give a body filled with rogue states, including Libya, the opportunity to redefine what is and is not permissible under the PSI.  This is just plain dangerous to our ability to protect ourselves and our allies from weapons of mass destruction.

I supported a proposal which stated the U.S. should not have to seek permission or approval from the U.N. to administer programs like PSI.  The PSI is a multilateral program launched by the United States, and the State Department credits PSI with stopping more than two-dozen weapons-related transfers from 2005-2006.

We should not have to cede our government’s authority to the U.N. to prosecute terrorists, especially since the U.N. doesn’t recognize formal definition of “terrorism.”  An American national security program should require the approval of the American people, not the United Nations.