Tragic Paris Attacks

I send my thoughts and prayers to the victims of the recent terror attacks in Paris, their loved ones, and all the people of France who have suffered through this tragedy carried out by ISIS murderers.

As the world mourns for France, we are reminded that the threat of terrorism persists. We must remain vigilant and do everything in our power to keep our communities safe and recognize that ISIS and other terrorist groups represent a very real threat.

I am very concerned about the Obama Administration’s handling of the Syrian refugee crisis, especially as there are reports that one of the Paris terrorists came to Europe as a Syrian refugee. Before anyone enters our shores, we need stronger security and vetting measures. Many of our nation’s governors, including our own Kansas governor, have also told President Obama that national security comes first.

SIGN NOW to Keep GITMO Terrorists Out of Kansas!”

In response to the president’s attempts to close Guantanamo Bay and relocate those terrorists to the mainland, I have started a petition to enable you to tell the president that Kansans and Americans do not want terrorists on the mainland – especially not at Fort Leavenworth.

In the wake of the recent terror attacks on France, now more than ever, it’s the wrong time for President Obama to relocate Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States mainland.

Bringing these terrorists here would paint a target on the American communities that would be forced to house the detainees. Homegrown terrorists, associates of the detainees and those wishing to attack a high-value and symbolic target will now have an opportunity right in our backyard.

Congress again voted last week to explicitly block the transfer of terrorists to the mainland, Congress again voted last week to explicitly block the transfer of terrorists to the mainland, yet the president threatens to go around Congress, yet again, to fulfill this senseless campaign promise. That’s wrong.

Sign the petition by clicking the image below to show President Obama that he cannot ignore Congress, and the American people, especially Kansans, who have very real fears about this security risk being forced into their communities.

Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans

Last week, I attended the Johnson County Veterans Day Observance. To all our nation’s veterans, I offer you my heart felt thank you for a job well done.

I also recorded a Veterans Day message, from one veteran to another. Click here to view that video.

Learning About the Latest Precision Agriculture Technology

At Knopf Farm in Gypsum County, I participated in a precision agriculture technology roundtable to learn about the latest technology in the industry – including flying an unmanned aerial vehicle and learning about its application on the farm.

Pittsburg State Gorillafest Pep Rally and football game

I also attended the Pittsburg State “Gorillafest” pep rally where I met with President Scott prior to Saturday’s football game.

Celebrating 240 Years of the Marine Corps

The Marine Corps celebrated its 240th birthday last week. As the most senior Marine in Congress, it was an honor to participate in the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Topeka, as well as a ceremony with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Joseph Neller, in Washington.

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You can visit my YouTube site for more information on what’s happening in Washington, D.C., and Kansas by visiting my YouTube page. It's a great place to find speeches and debates on the Senate floor, press conferences, interviews and Senate hearings. You can also stay updated on all these happenings on my Facebook and Twitter sites.