Bob Barr to Introduce Delaration of War (Title Mine)

September 13, 2001 | ReaganGirl

[ReaganGirl]

Congressman Bob Barr has tentatively scheduled a press conference for 1:30 pm today at the House triangle (East Front of the Capitol) to introduce a House Joint Resolution declaring a state of war.

He will be joined by Representatives Chabot (R-OH), Schaffer (R-CO), Jones (R-NC), Souder (R-IN), Doolittle (R-CA), Tancredo (R-CO), Goode (I-VA), and Sessions (R-TX).

The resolution reads as follows:

JOINT RESOLUTION

Declaring a state of war between the United States and international terrorists and their sponsors.

Whereas international terrorist organizations without provocation staged two separate attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, New York and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001;

Whereas any attack of international terrorism by a foreign country or entity on the United States or its territories, possessions, or installations should be considered an act of war; and

Whereas the Government of the United States should use all military, intelligence, and financial resources available to prosecute action against its enemies: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF WAR.

Pursuant to Article 1, section 8 of the United States Constitution, the Congress hereby declares that a state of war exists between the United States and-

(1) any entity that committed the acts of international terrorism against the United States on September 11, 2001;

(2) any country or entity that has provided support or protection for any entity described in paragraph (1);

(3) any entity that commits any other acts of international terrorism against the United States or its territories, possessions, or installations; and

(4) any country or entity that provides support or protection for any entity described in paragraph (3).

The President is hereby authorized and directed to employ the entire naval and military forces of the United States and the resources of the Government to carry on war against such entities and countries.

SEC. 2. DEFINITION. 1

In this joint resolution, the term ''international terrorism'' has the meaning given that term in section 2331 (1) of title 18, United States Code.

[sendtoscott]

Who elected Barr President?

Um, Congress declares war, not the President.

[NCSteve]

Who elected Barr President?

Ummm...Errr...Bert, only Congress can declare war. A formal declaration of war constitutionally frees the President to act as he needs to prosecute the war effort. Not to mention that it is a brilliant move on Barr's part. It forces the Dems to put up or shut up. I wish Barr was my Congressman.

[Cyber Liberty]

Presidents don't declare war, Congress does. And Presidents don't formally introduce acts to Congress, Congresscritters do.

Barr's the right one to do the right thing at the right time. Even if it means some Arabs and Persians are gonna feel some heat.

[Faraday]

I fully support this resolution. Has Congressman Barr coordinated this with the Administration? This call should come from the President, who has the most complete knowledge of the perps, their supporters, and our military/political options.

[oyez]

Where is the Blue Dog section of the Democrats? This is a good time for them to step up to the plate. I thought they advertise them as the new direction of the Democratic Party. Just as we thought. There are no new directions in that party.

[bert]

From the real Bert..

Bob Barr is from the Congress who must, in accordance with the Constitution, make a declaration of War.

Perhaps he was asked to write the draft and is acting with the President and not alone.

[prambo]

I thought I smelled something on my shoes. Gotta scrape it off - it's disgusting.

You are pathetic.

prambo

[Snuffington]

In this joint resolution, the term ''international terrorism'' has the meaning given that term in section 2331 (1) of title 18, United States Code.

section 2331 (1) of title 18, United States Code.

• (1) the term ''international terrorism'' means activities that
  -
  • (A) involve violent acts or acts dangerous to human life that
    are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of
    any State, or that would be a criminal violation if committed
    within the jurisdiction of the United States or of any State;
  • (B) appear to be intended -
    • (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
    • (ii) to influence the policy of a government by
      intimidation or coercion; or
    • (iii) to affect the conduct of a government by
      assassination or kidnapping; and
      (C) occur primarily outside the territorial jurisdiction of
      the United States, or transcend national boundaries in terms of
      the means by which they are accomplished, the persons they
      appear intended to intimidate or coerce, or the locale in which
      their perpetrators operate or seek asylum;

[Critter]

Called mine, and she is expected to support it. Nancy Johnson (R-CT)

You can look up your rep's phone number here.

[vin-one]

Bert; Doesn't Congress declare war and not the president.
I am glad it is Bush also.
I LIKE BUSH

[ReaganGirl]

Thanks for posting the phone book.

FReegards

[CommiesOut]

BTTT!

[lepton]

Who elected Barr President?

How is that relevant? He IS a member of Congress (The only part of government with the authority to declare war)

[A+Bert (Outta here)]

True, but the President usually asks them. After all he is the Commander in Chief and has to fight it. This is more like a self serving hysterical act on the part of a few.

Who do we declare war against. Bin Laden? He ain't a country. Let's declare war against Sharon and get it over with.

[.30Carbine]

Thanks for the post!

Why isn't J.C. Watts on the list I'd like to know? Hmmm?

Thank God for Bob Barr. He's done more good for America than 20 other Congressmen combined, IMHO.

[Ted]

Call your Congressman! I'm calling every Senator and Congressman in Texas, and saying 2 things:

Declare war now, and don't worry about bombing the exact person/people responsible - we need to formally declare war on the nation(s) who sponsor these terrorists and demand they surrender or they will be taken over. THEY made the decision to start this war yesterday, we will finish it, and

Start drilling for oil in Alaska NOW. Protected species be damned...

[dogbyte12]

I want every one of the "rationalists" off tv. None of this, let's do a 6 month investigation, then try to pressure pakistan and afghanistan to hand over Bin Laden to stand trial. That is utter crap. This is war. A show trial in NY will not wash the blood of the thousands of dead americans away. I do not want a symbolic gesture of a couple dozen cruise missiles either. THIS IS WAR. No pussy footing. Congress, this is your one time in your entire careers to step up to the plate.

You think deciding if we should have $550 million, or $545 million for funding for road construction is a big fight, this kind of puts that crap in perspective. There are thousands of children now without mommies and daddies. We will remember you congressmen and women if you fail to act. We will never forget.

[Taxman]

Thank you, Congressman Barr!

[.30Carbine]

...some Arabs and Persians are gonna feel some heat.

Amen to a good post, CL.