On the Issues:
Winning the War on Terrorism
Especially in New Jersey, the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and the ongoing War against Terrorism serve as daily reminders that enemies of our nation seek to destroy our way of life.
To better support our troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the globe, Congress has approved the Secretary of Defense’s recommendations to expand Picatinny Arsenal’s missions and create hundreds of new jobs at the installation. Thanks to the leadership of Rep. Frelinghuysen, New Jersey’s senior member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, the Arsenal will become the “joint center of excellence for guns and ammunition,” and the Navy, Marines, Air Force and Army’s unparalleled leader for producing the most advanced weaponry.
Frelinghuysen believes Congress must continue to provide the needed resources for the safety and security of the American people and our young servicemen and women fighting terrorism. In addition to supporting Picatinny, the Congressman is fighting to defend America’s freedom and win the War on Terrorism by providing:
- More advanced tools and weaponry to our young soldiers
- Better pay and housing benefits for our regular military, National Guard and Reserves
- Critically important support for all of New Jersey’s military installations.
- Picatinny is the U.S. Army’s top-ranked large research and development laboratory, and Frelinghuysen continues to be the Arsenal’s greatest champion.
- Through his efforts, Picatinny has recently opened a new Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center and a new Nanotechnology Center. The Arsenal is also in the process of building a new high energy propellant facility and a pyrotechnics laboratory to support our young warfighters.
- Frelinghuysen led the effort to increase Picatinny’s role in New Jersey’s homeland security operations by designating it as New Jersey Center of Excellence for Homeland Security Technologies, Regional Readiness and Training.
- With Picatinny supporting over 10,500 jobs in northern New Jersey, Frelinghuysen works closely with municipal, county, and state officials who support and service the Arsenal.
- The Congressman supports efforts to strengthen environmental management at the Arsenal by protecting and enhancing ecologically sensitive areas.