Defense

Tonight, U.S. Representative Mike Conaway sat amongst his colleagues as President Bush gave his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. The President addressed the major issues facing our country and discussed a domestic agenda for America, including energy, health care, spending reform, education and immigration. He also spoke of his international agenda, including: the War on Terror, Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and ways to strengthen our military. Congressman Conawa... Read more

Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX) returned from Iraq after spending the Christmas holiday with our troops in Baghdad. Conaway, along with 3 other members of Congress, made the trip to receive an updated assessment of the security and political situation in Iraq. They met with various military units stationed in the Baghdad region and talked with senior military commanders and other top U.S. officials. Congressman Conaway made the following statement on his return: "I was intensely impressed with the mora... Read more

Today, Representative Mike Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement after the release of the Iraq Study Group report: “The time has come for us to provide a unified voice for the war in Iraq. As Congress and the President review the recommendations of the report, I will continue to stand behind our mission in Iraq and make decisions that are in the best interests of our country and our troops. Our mission in Iraq continues to be important for America; however the Iraqi government must do mo... Read more

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Conaway (R-TX) made the following statement in response to North Korea claiming that it had successfully carried out an underground nuclear test: “North Korea’s announcement that they successfully tested nuclear weapons should be a concern for the international community. I will continue to support President Bush and our diplomats as they work to defend our allies in the region and demand North Korea’s immediate nuclear disarmament. This decision is a huge mistake... Read more

Last night, the House passed H.R. 5825, the Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act. This critical legislation will help protect our country from future terrorist attacks by making it easier to monitor terrorist communications. “Our country’s foreign intelligence surveillance laws date from a pre-cell phone, pre-Internet era,” said Conaway. “This bill is a balanced approach that updates the 1978 law, improves congressional oversight, strengthens national security, and protects the liberties of... Read more

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Military Commissions Act of 2006 (H.R. 6166) by a vote of 253 to 168. This legislation establishes the framework by which we can bring to justice unlawful enemy combatants that violate the laws of war, engage in hostile acts against the U.S., or materially support those that do so. The legislation strikes a balance between protecting the basic rights of accused terrorists and ensures that we can continue to effectively combat terrorism. The me... Read more

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass House Resolution 994, which remembers the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001. “September 11, 2001 will be recorded as one of the most tragic and horrific days in the history of our nation. On the fifth anniversary of that dark Tuesday in September, it is important to remember the innocent Americans who lost their lives, the first responders who sacrificed their l... Read more

Today, Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX) made the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: “Today marks the fifth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. That day will be recorded as one of the most tragic and horrific in the history of our nation. September 11th, 2001 was a day when we once again lost our innocence. On the morning of September 11, 2001, every American woke up to a new kind of terror and a life forever changed. On the fifth anniv... Read more

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Conaway (R-TX) released the following statement in response to President Bush’s address to the nation on the 5th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks: “Last night, President Bush re-committed himself to the Global War on Terror and kept his word to the Iraqi people that America will stand up for freedom and not run in the face of danger. I share the President’s sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of those who perished in the Septe... Read more

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Conaway (R-TX) made the following statement in response to Britain’s announcement that it had obstructed a terrorist plot to blow up passenger flights between the United States and England. British officials have arrested 21 people in connection with the plan, which they described as being a well advanced, “major terrorist plot.” “Today’s findings are further proof that the War on Terror is global and far from over. I want to commend the security officials in Grea... Read more