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Republicans Pleased that President Put Forward an ISIS Strategy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose issued a written statement following President Barack Obama’s prime-time address regarding a strategy for combating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). U.S. Representative Byrne said: “I was pleased that President Obama finally put forward a strategy to combat ISIS in the … Continued
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September 11, 2014

Byrne Travels to the Middle East to Assess Situation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, September 5, it was announced that Congressman Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose, is returning to the United States after a ten day trip to the Middle East with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon (R) from California. Representative Byrne and the Congressional Delegation (CODEL) made stops … Continued
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September 8, 2014

Roby Says U.S. Must Project Strength Amid International Strife

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Throughout our history, Americans have embraced the wonderful idea that they were living in a new age, where war and violence would never trouble us again, only to have the world’s reality come crashing down on that pleasant fantasy. Our second President, John Adams, built up the American armed … Continued
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September 8, 2014

Lessons from My Trip to the Middle East

By Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Alabama Political Reporter Some may wonder why what happens thousands of miles away in the Middle East has any impact on us right here in Southwest Alabama. The answer is simple: the safety and the security of the Middle East is critical to controlling the spread of terrorism, which in … Continued
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September 8, 2014

Smith Apologizes for Comments Against Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The United States has been in an acknowledged war with Islamic-Fascist terrorists since September 11, 2001, and arguably, we were in this war long before that. But, we refused to acknowledge it, until it became impossible to ignore. Thousands of Americans died on 9-11 and thousands more have died … Continued
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September 4, 2014

Roby Comments on the ISIS Threat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery commented on the growing threat that ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, poses to the United States. Rep. Roby said in a written statement, “I am deeply concerned about the growing threat posed by ISIS, and so are my constituents. … Continued
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August 29, 2014

Roby Supports Military Engagement Against ISIS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery spoke to the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce about the current crisis in Iraq as well as the VA scandal and other issues.  Representative Roby told gathered Chamber members that she strongly supports military engagement to stop the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria … Continued
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August 15, 2014

Byrne Says That Christians are Under Fire in Iraq

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Congressman Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose released a written statement about continued reports of Christians being singled out and attacked by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Rep. Byrne said: “Stories of Christian women and children being captured, killed, and beheaded are heartbreaking.  … Continued
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August 14, 2014

RNC Meets in Chicago

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 11, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead reported back to the Alabama GOP about the Republican National Committee meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Chairman Armistead wrote, “The Republican National Committee held its summer meeting in Chicago last week. Yes, Chicago – the President’s hometown. No surprise that … Continued
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August 13, 2014