Buck McKeon4,236 likes · 25 talking about this
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- AboutU.S. Congressman Representing California's 25th District. Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee http://mckeon.house.gov/
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Please visit The West Ranch Beacon to read my holiday message. Happy Holidays to all! http://westranchbeacon.com/2012/12/congressman-mckeon-holiday-message-for-the-scv-beacon-readers/
Every year at this time, we all come together in many ...different ways to celebrate the holiday season. We fill our homes with lights and the warm comforts of family. No matter the holiday celebration, we surround ourselves with loved ones and friends, and bask in the abundance of love and joy the season offers. We take time to toast to our blessings, reflect on our journeys and pray for our challenges. It is a time when our communities draw close to provide for those less fortunate, and we all give thanks for what we have been blessed to have instead of wanting for what we don’t. While we reflect on the past, we also await the beginning of a new year. It is a time of observance, thankfulness and renewal. It is a time when our differences disappear and the hopeful idea of Peace on Earth seems possible.
This year, we enter this time with heavy hearts. In the past week, we have witnessed a tragedy unfold unlike any we have ever seen. The innocent lives of children lost to an evil that is unconscionable and unimaginable, leaves us questioning whether or not our humanity can conquer evil’s depravity. Every act of violence is a tragedy, but the senseless horror of what happened at Sandy Hook Elementary has left our country deeply saddened and looking at our families and our lives through a different lens. Few will be able to gather this holiday season without thinking of the victims and their families and all those who aren’t able to hug their children on Christmas morning.
2012 has been a tough, yet extraordinary year. We experienced bitter partisanship in the national elections and brilliant patriotism as we cheered for the USA on the Olympic stage. We have seen triumphs and tragedies, successes and failures. Through the hard times that we have endured, one thing remains the same- we have always seen the resilience and resolve of the American people shine through every hardship. Whether it be through the recovery from a devastating natural disaster like Hurricane Sandy, or through the perseverance of businesses and families amidst a grueling economy, the spirit of the American people has always prevailed over circumstance.
America’s resilience comes from the solid bedrock of principles on which this great country was founded. I believe that as a nation, our collective faiths are the fabric of our being that has kept our union strong, and I believe we should hold fast to our convictions. There is a sad trend that I see happening in America today- a trend of forcing faith out from public service in the name of political correctness. I was proud to hear Speaker Boehner speak with conviction at the Capitol Christmas Tree lighting this season. The Speaker spoke about the hope and faith that our holiday traditions embody, and the important role they play in our lives this time of year. As the Speaker so eloquently stated, a Christmas Tree is not just a Christian symbol of Christmas, but a larger symbol of the wonder of the human spirit and the blessings we rejoice in during the holiday season. I believe now, more than ever, we need to allow ourselves to publicly give thanks in our faith, publicly ask for guidance and grace, and publicly celebrate the joys of the season. In a world that seems bitter and dark, and somber hopelessness could so easily replace our hope in the good and decent, it is important that we allow ourselves the light and peace of faith.
As this year draws to an end and we all gather among our friends and family, we take pause to remember the importance of each other, our faiths, our communities and the blessings that abound in our great country. Although we continue to face extraordinary obstacles, I am confident that we will move forward with the steadfast resolve and strength that has always defined the greatness of America.
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- Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. May you and your families have a safe and joyous holiday.
- Our world has been shattered today. There are no words to adequately express the absolute grief and horror we as a nation are feeling. As the evolving details of this senseless and unspeakable tragedy emerge, our hearts continue to break. A...s a father and grandfather, I can't even begin to comprehend the pain that these families are feeling today. Our heavy hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families, friends and the entire town of Newtown. God bless.
Honoring the victims with flags at half-staff over the Capitol this evening.See More
- Our world has been shattered today. There are no words to adequately express the absolute grief and horror we as a nation are feeling. As the evolving details of this senseless and unspeakable tragedy emerge, our hearts continue to break. As a father and grandfather, I can't even begin to comprehend the pain that these families are feeling today. Our heavy hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families, friends and the entire town of Newtown. God bless.
- My thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in the horrific shooting in Connecticut this morning. Please join me in praying for all of the families in Newtown.
- Chasing higher spending with higher taxes won’t solve our debt. We need a balanced approach.
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On Monday, I appeared on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart," to discuss how further defense cuts would not only affect our national security, but also have a negative impact on our economy. As the December 31st fiscal cliff deadline loom...s, we are facing the threat of devastating defense cuts that could gut our military and destroy an industry that is integral to jobs in Southern California. You can watch my interviews from Bloomberg TV, Fox News, and CNN this week here:See More- Thank you to Martha MacCallum, Bill Hemmer and everyone at Foxnews for having me on this morning to discuss the evolving situation in Egypt. Video footage to come soon...
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Moments ago, members of the “Greatest Generation” laid a wreath at the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. in remembrance of that fateful day in history, a day that still lives in infamy. God bless to all those who served our country, both a...t home and abroad during that extraordinary time. God bless all those who continue to serve our great country. May we never forget the dark horrors of our past, and may we always aim for bright possibilities in our future. See More
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Our nation is in a serious fiscal crisis and the cliff is looming. It is my sincere hope that Republicans and Democrats can come together to find a balanced and bi-partisan solution to these problems. Partisan gridlock in Washington is posi...ng a grave threat to our future and our economy, and I believe that our hardworking taxpayers, families, and small businesses deserve more.
Not sure what the "fiscal cliff" means? What needs to be resolved? How it will affect you? Where I stand on the issue? Get all of the facts here: http://mckeon.house.gov/news/email/show.aspx?ID=CXVLXZOIIPWHBKB2QIIUBFKVZ4See MoreBuck McKeon shared a link.
Yesterday we passed the STEM Jobs Act, that ends the diversity green card program and reallocates 55,000 visas to foreign graduates of U.S. universities with doctoral and master's degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.... It's important that when the world's best scientists and engineers come to the U.S. to study, we welcome them rather than send them away to work against us. Many of these graduates will be behind the innovations and new businesses that are necessary for our economic growth. You can read more about the bill here:See More- Recording a holiday message that will air on The Pentagon Channel for our troops overseas. They deserve our deepest gratitude this holiday season.
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