It was less than 8 months ago that we last wrote about Arizona Congressman Trent Franks (R-CD2)starting a caucus and testifying about his bill to address natural and terrorist threats to our power infrastructure. (The SHIELD Act: http://1.usa.gov/xUbigJ)
With the Earth being buffeted today by one of the largest solar storms in years (http://bit.ly/wSpQAf), it may be time to revisit that story, as well as Franks' video.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Friday, July 29, 2011
DEBT CEILING COVERAGE: Arizona Delegation Updates, Fri. 7/29
When we had to call it a night last night, the House was just about to call it a night, Rep. Trent Franks had just invited reporters into the bathroom, and I was speculating on a Jeff Flake vs. John McCain debate on a balanced budget amendment.
I have not been able to break away (from work and other obligations) 'til now (2:00p.m., AZT), and it looks like there are a few Arizona-related developments that do not seem to be getting much attention in some of the Arizona media. Jeff Flake and Trent Franks were two of the key players in prompting the revision of the Boehner Bill that is now headed for a vote.
I will try to post 'em as I can find 'em - but, if you have any that you would like to see included, please shoot me an e-mail at info@arizonaspolitics.com.
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Flake, Jeff (R-CD6): Rep. Flake would appear to be a big winner in the developments of the last 24 hours - if winners are chosen based upon having an effect on the eventual bill to be voted on in the House. Yesterday, he talked about his speculation that he could help maneuver a "clean" Balanced Budget Amendment into the mix when the House would take up the Senate's Reid Bill. However, he apparently goaded Boehner into adding it into his bill instead.
Here's Flake's Tweet from approximately 8:30a.m.(AZT): "Good news. Looks like Boehner bill will now include BBA. Now it cuts, it caps, it balances. If so, I'm for it."
From the Associated Press article carried on the Arizona Republic's website this afternoon (1:00p.m., AZT): "With conservatives insisting on the addition of a balanced-budget amendment requirement, Speaker Boehner's bill will now cut, cap and balance" federal spending, said Rep. Jeff Flake of Arizona as Friday's scheduled vote approached.
An interview with Flake is featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" this afternoon. Audio is not yet available online, but can be heard on KJZZ, KUAT, and KNAU.
Flake news release: “The ball will now be in the Senate’s court. If the Boehner bill is dead-on-arrival, as Senator Reid has said, I hope they’ll send us a plan of their own so that we can make improvements to it.”
Franks, Trent (R-CD2): Franks was one of the couple of dozen (or so) Republican votes that Boehner could not rely on to vote for his bill yesterday. Today, Franks will be a "yes" vote. At about 1:30p.m. (AZT) this afternoon, a CBS News reporter tweeted that the Balanced Budget Amendment addition swung Franks.
Franks is being quoted by a Fox Radio reporter (Todd Starnes) as saying: "I think Harry Reid will do the most-malicious thing possible to this bill." (To my knowledge, Reid has only said that the Senate will vote it down.)
Quayle, Ben (R-CD3): News release with quote from Quayle:
“I came to Washington with two main goals in mind: getting the economy going again and reducing the size and scope of government. I will vote for the Budget Control Act because I am committed to these goals. While it’s not perfect, the Budget Control Act is an important first step that puts in place structural spending reforms and cuts, requires passage of a balanced budget amendment, stands firm against tax increases and ensures that America pays its bills."
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I have not been able to break away (from work and other obligations) 'til now (2:00p.m., AZT), and it looks like there are a few Arizona-related developments that do not seem to be getting much attention in some of the Arizona media. Jeff Flake and Trent Franks were two of the key players in prompting the revision of the Boehner Bill that is now headed for a vote.
I will try to post 'em as I can find 'em - but, if you have any that you would like to see included, please shoot me an e-mail at info@arizonaspolitics.com.
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Flake, Jeff (R-CD6): Rep. Flake would appear to be a big winner in the developments of the last 24 hours - if winners are chosen based upon having an effect on the eventual bill to be voted on in the House. Yesterday, he talked about his speculation that he could help maneuver a "clean" Balanced Budget Amendment into the mix when the House would take up the Senate's Reid Bill. However, he apparently goaded Boehner into adding it into his bill instead.
Here's Flake's Tweet from approximately 8:30a.m.(AZT): "Good news. Looks like Boehner bill will now include BBA. Now it cuts, it caps, it balances. If so, I'm for it."
From the Associated Press article carried on the Arizona Republic's website this afternoon (1:00p.m., AZT): "With conservatives insisting on the addition of a balanced-budget amendment requirement, Speaker Boehner's bill will now cut, cap and balance" federal spending, said Rep. Jeff Flake of Arizona as Friday's scheduled vote approached.
An interview with Flake is featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" this afternoon. Audio is not yet available online, but can be heard on KJZZ, KUAT, and KNAU.
Flake news release: “The ball will now be in the Senate’s court. If the Boehner bill is dead-on-arrival, as Senator Reid has said, I hope they’ll send us a plan of their own so that we can make improvements to it.”
Franks, Trent (R-CD2): Franks was one of the couple of dozen (or so) Republican votes that Boehner could not rely on to vote for his bill yesterday. Today, Franks will be a "yes" vote. At about 1:30p.m. (AZT) this afternoon, a CBS News reporter tweeted that the Balanced Budget Amendment addition swung Franks.
Franks is being quoted by a Fox Radio reporter (Todd Starnes) as saying: "I think Harry Reid will do the most-malicious thing possible to this bill." (To my knowledge, Reid has only said that the Senate will vote it down.)
Quayle, Ben (R-CD3): News release with quote from Quayle:
“I came to Washington with two main goals in mind: getting the economy going again and reducing the size and scope of government. I will vote for the Budget Control Act because I am committed to these goals. While it’s not perfect, the Budget Control Act is an important first step that puts in place structural spending reforms and cuts, requires passage of a balanced budget amendment, stands firm against tax increases and ensures that America pays its bills."
“Importantly, the Budget Control Act achieves our long-standing demand that spending reductions be greater than any debt ceiling increase. And unlike Senator Harry Reid’s plan, the reductions and caps are real."
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Friday, June 3, 2011
WATCH: Rep. Trent Franks Testifies About Electromagnetic Pulse Threats
Arizona Rep. Trent Franks (R-CD2) has become Congress' expert on the protecting ourselves from the threat of manmade and/or natural electromagnetic pulses (EMPs). He testified before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power on Wednesday (video below), and made the case for his SHIELD Act (Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage Act).
Although I have not yet had the opportunity to review the video, the case that Franks makes about the need for securing our electric grid from EMPs is encapsulated in this news release from February. Franks has signed up a bi-partisan group of 24 co-sponsors for the bill, and has even started a Congressional EMP Caucus for like-minded Representatives.
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Although I have not yet had the opportunity to review the video, the case that Franks makes about the need for securing our electric grid from EMPs is encapsulated in this news release from February. Franks has signed up a bi-partisan group of 24 co-sponsors for the bill, and has even started a Congressional EMP Caucus for like-minded Representatives.
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Friday, April 1, 2011
BREAKING: Rep. Trent Franks NOT Running To Replace Sen. Jon Kyl
Moments after posting a story about Arizona Rep. Trent Franks possibly announcing a senatorial campaign tomorrow when appearing with Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, and about his call for "a second Civil War", came news that Franks will not enter the race.
Although we have not located the actual statement yet (on either his congressional website, his campaign - from 2010 - website, or his Twitter feed), the Star (and, earlier, Hotline) has the meat of it:
“After diligently and prayerfully trying to consider every aspect a potential Senate bid would entail, I have sincerely concluded that mounting a Senate bid at this time would not be what is best for my family, nor what would best allow me to serve my country at this critical time in her history."
Hotline also has a quote from the already-announced Rep. Jeff Flake (which was not on his websites or Twitter feed, either): "Trent is a good friend and I'm glad I won't have to face off against him in a campaign."
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Although we have not located the actual statement yet (on either his congressional website, his campaign - from 2010 - website, or his Twitter feed), the Star (and, earlier, Hotline) has the meat of it:
“After diligently and prayerfully trying to consider every aspect a potential Senate bid would entail, I have sincerely concluded that mounting a Senate bid at this time would not be what is best for my family, nor what would best allow me to serve my country at this critical time in her history."
Hotline also has a quote from the already-announced Rep. Jeff Flake (which was not on his websites or Twitter feed, either): "Trent is a good friend and I'm glad I won't have to face off against him in a campaign."
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WATCH: Arizona Rep. Trent Franks Hoping To Lead African-Americans Into "Second Civil War"
Arizona Rep. Trent Franks, who may declare his candidacy for the soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat, is hoping to lead African-Americans in a "second Civil War".
Franks has received attention in the past for both his very strong stances against abortion and for asserting that the African-American community is more devastated by abortion than it was by slavery (when that community had not yet earned its hyphen). However, Arizona's Politics had not actually heard him call for a "second Civil War" until today, when the following video on YouTube popped up on the monitor.
First, the background on how Arizona's Politics came to see this video and write this post. The possibility that Rep. Franks may announce his candidacy for the Senate seat being vacated by Jon Kyl tomorrow, when he is at a fundraiser with Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), got the ball rolling. Wondering if there is video of Franks past appearances with Bachmann, we searched and found Franks praising his colleague (but not of return praise):
Searching for return praise, Arizona's Politics then came across an interview that Franks did with Peter Shinn for ProLife Unity on July 14, 2009. A movie was being shown that day in a Congressional office building about how abortion is a Black genocide that originated after the Civil War. Franks repeatedly gave high praise to the film and issued his call to arms:
Franks has received attention in the past for both his very strong stances against abortion and for asserting that the African-American community is more devastated by abortion than it was by slavery (when that community had not yet earned its hyphen). However, Arizona's Politics had not actually heard him call for a "second Civil War" until today, when the following video on YouTube popped up on the monitor.
First, the background on how Arizona's Politics came to see this video and write this post. The possibility that Rep. Franks may announce his candidacy for the Senate seat being vacated by Jon Kyl tomorrow, when he is at a fundraiser with Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), got the ball rolling. Wondering if there is video of Franks past appearances with Bachmann, we searched and found Franks praising his colleague (but not of return praise):
"Michele Bachmann has such a gentle and kind demeanor that she's kind of considered the sweetheart of the Congress. But, I will tell you that she also has the heart of a Valkyrie, and the people of America are responding to her voice to rescue this country like perhaps noone else in Congress."
Searching for return praise, Arizona's Politics then came across an interview that Franks did with Peter Shinn for ProLife Unity on July 14, 2009. A movie was being shown that day in a Congressional office building about how abortion is a Black genocide that originated after the Civil War. Franks repeatedly gave high praise to the film and issued his call to arms:
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Only Arizona and Texas Share Title Of Having Most Conservative Member of House AND Senate
The National Journal today started releasing its analysis of how members of Congress voted in 2010. Their initial focus is on how Arizona Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has moved from the middle of the ideological pack to be tied for the most conservative member of the Senate. Not earth-shattering news, as his tack to the right in advance of his primary challenge from former Rep. Hayworth received lots of attention.
The National Journal - which analyzed about 1/3 of the Senate's roll call votes - found that this is McCain's most conservative ranking in his long history (only the conservative landslide year of 1994 was close - hmmm).
NJ also lists the ten most conservative members of the House of Representatives. Arizona's Trent Franks (R-CD2) is tied for first in that house, giving Arizona the only 1-1 punch - other than Texas (Sen. Cornyn, Reps. Neugebauer and Johnson).
These rankings also confirm what Congressional Quarterly found last month, and the Washington Post has found on an on-going basis. When the National Journal releases the rest of its rankings, it will probably also show that Arizona also was home to three of the biggest Democratic rebels. (Two of whom - Harry Mitchell and Ann Kirkpatrick - were defeated in November and one - Gabrielle Giffords - recovering from a would-be assassin's bullet.
(h/t to James King at Phoenix New Times)
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The National Journal - which analyzed about 1/3 of the Senate's roll call votes - found that this is McCain's most conservative ranking in his long history (only the conservative landslide year of 1994 was close - hmmm).
NJ also lists the ten most conservative members of the House of Representatives. Arizona's Trent Franks (R-CD2) is tied for first in that house, giving Arizona the only 1-1 punch - other than Texas (Sen. Cornyn, Reps. Neugebauer and Johnson).
These rankings also confirm what Congressional Quarterly found last month, and the Washington Post has found on an on-going basis. When the National Journal releases the rest of its rankings, it will probably also show that Arizona also was home to three of the biggest Democratic rebels. (Two of whom - Harry Mitchell and Ann Kirkpatrick - were defeated in November and one - Gabrielle Giffords - recovering from a would-be assassin's bullet.
(h/t to James King at Phoenix New Times)
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
FOLLOWING THE MONEY IN ARIZONA'S POLITICS: No Rubber Chickens On This Circuit: Arizona Congressional Delegations Trips Since Election; Cuba, Reagan Library Highlights
(This will be the first in an ongoing series of reports publicizing trips and gifts given to Arizona's Representatives and Senators in Washington.)
After his easy re-election in November, Rep. Jeff Flake (R-CD6) took off for Cuba. Flake - now running for the U.S. Senate - spent five November days on the island nation on the tab of the Lexington Institute. While the food there was rather cheap, lodging for Flake and his wife ran to more than $300/day.
The next long trip taken by a member of the delegation was when Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-CD8) spent five days (with her husband and two daughters) in Charleston, SC over New Year's. The well-known Renaissance Weekend brings together political leaders and other movers and shakers for a series of panel discussions. The tab came to $2,740.00 and was picked up by the group.
Three Republican House members from Arizona attended a retreat in late January in Simi Valley, hosted (and paid for) by the conservative Heritage Foundation. Rep. David Schweikert's (R-CD5) tab was the largest, at $2,521.80, while Rep. Trent Franks (R-CD2) only spent $1,536.10. Flake was in the middle with $2,042.60. Schweikert and Flake brought their spouses.
That same weekend, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-CD7) attended a similar ideological retreat, but it was apparently much more austere. Grijalva and two staffers spent two days in Chantilly, Virginia, paid for by the Progressive Ideas Network and Progressive Congress Action Fund. The tab for transportation, meals and lodging only came to $535.69/person.
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After his easy re-election in November, Rep. Jeff Flake (R-CD6) took off for Cuba. Flake - now running for the U.S. Senate - spent five November days on the island nation on the tab of the Lexington Institute. While the food there was rather cheap, lodging for Flake and his wife ran to more than $300/day.
The next long trip taken by a member of the delegation was when Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-CD8) spent five days (with her husband and two daughters) in Charleston, SC over New Year's. The well-known Renaissance Weekend brings together political leaders and other movers and shakers for a series of panel discussions. The tab came to $2,740.00 and was picked up by the group.
Three Republican House members from Arizona attended a retreat in late January in Simi Valley, hosted (and paid for) by the conservative Heritage Foundation. Rep. David Schweikert's (R-CD5) tab was the largest, at $2,521.80, while Rep. Trent Franks (R-CD2) only spent $1,536.10. Flake was in the middle with $2,042.60. Schweikert and Flake brought their spouses.
That same weekend, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-CD7) attended a similar ideological retreat, but it was apparently much more austere. Grijalva and two staffers spent two days in Chantilly, Virginia, paid for by the Progressive Ideas Network and Progressive Congress Action Fund. The tab for transportation, meals and lodging only came to $535.69/person.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Arizona Rep. Trent Franks Discussed Senate Campaign With Sheriff Arpaio Yesterday
Yesterday, Arizona's Politics reported that Arizona Rep. Trent Franks (R-CD2) had called Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio earlier in the day to discuss the Republican primary race to replace Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ). That was relayed to us by Arpaio's campaign manager Chad Willems - who is also responsible for the insta-poll which has received a lot of attention. We asked Franks' office for confirmation.
We received the 4th-term Congressman's response last evening from Press Secretary Ben Carnes. On the day after his colleague, Rep. Jeff Flake (R-CD6) made his candidacy official, Franks reiterated that he is "weighing all of his options" and is still "seriously considering" the race, and confirmed that he discussed the prospects of either or both Franks and Arpaio entering the race. However, he assumed his call to Arpaio was private, "and, consequently, has no further comment." The full statement is after the jump.
We received the 4th-term Congressman's response last evening from Press Secretary Ben Carnes. On the day after his colleague, Rep. Jeff Flake (R-CD6) made his candidacy official, Franks reiterated that he is "weighing all of his options" and is still "seriously considering" the race, and confirmed that he discussed the prospects of either or both Franks and Arpaio entering the race. However, he assumed his call to Arpaio was private, "and, consequently, has no further comment." The full statement is after the jump.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Feeling Each Other Out; Arizona Rep. Trent Franks and Sheriff Joe Arpaio Talk Opening Senate Seat; Arpaio Would Be Impacted By "Huge Groundswell"
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has given at least a couple of interviews today (and one over the weekend to Channel 10 flirting with the possibility that he may run for the seat opening up (in January 2013) when Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) retires. Arizona's Politics has learned that at least one other possible contender - already in Congress - thinks there might be something to it; Rep. Trent Franks (R-CD2) called the Sheriff earlier today to ask if he was planning to run.
According to Chad Willems, Arpaio's campaign manager (for whatever he may or may not run for next year), Franks called. He likely received the same "maybe" that Arpaio is giving to the media, because Willems indicates that Arpaio does not yet know if it would be the right thing for him to do.
Willems tells Arizona's Politics that Arpaio has a large fundraising operation, already has approximately $3 million in his re-election campaign account that could legally be transferred to a run for federal office, and has familiarity with Washington from his previous jobs there (with the DEA). The decision will be a personal one, says Willems.
Willems gave props to the "impressive" response to the DefendSheriffJoe (independent) fundraising-to-urge-Joe-to-run; it raised nearly $20,000 (from 500+ people) in five days, which will go to more polling and fundraising. However, Willems says it will be "interesting to see if there's a huge groundswell... that would certainly impact Arpaio's decision."
Franks' phone call to Arpaio may just be an expression of friendly interest. Or, it may be the best indication yet that a second member of Arizona's current Congressional delegation may be ready to try to step up to the more exclusive chamber. Rep. Jeff Flake (R-CD6) has already announced his candidacy.
By the way, the polls released today by the Summit Consulting Group that show Arpaio leading Flake and others among likely Republican primary election voters has a margin of error of 3%. That is according to Summit President, Chad Willems. (Yes, the same Chad Willems.)
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According to Chad Willems, Arpaio's campaign manager (for whatever he may or may not run for next year), Franks called. He likely received the same "maybe" that Arpaio is giving to the media, because Willems indicates that Arpaio does not yet know if it would be the right thing for him to do.
Willems tells Arizona's Politics that Arpaio has a large fundraising operation, already has approximately $3 million in his re-election campaign account that could legally be transferred to a run for federal office, and has familiarity with Washington from his previous jobs there (with the DEA). The decision will be a personal one, says Willems.
Willems gave props to the "impressive" response to the DefendSheriffJoe (independent) fundraising-to-urge-Joe-to-run; it raised nearly $20,000 (from 500+ people) in five days, which will go to more polling and fundraising. However, Willems says it will be "interesting to see if there's a huge groundswell... that would certainly impact Arpaio's decision."
Franks' phone call to Arpaio may just be an expression of friendly interest. Or, it may be the best indication yet that a second member of Arizona's current Congressional delegation may be ready to try to step up to the more exclusive chamber. Rep. Jeff Flake (R-CD6) has already announced his candidacy.
By the way, the polls released today by the Summit Consulting Group that show Arpaio leading Flake and others among likely Republican primary election voters has a margin of error of 3%. That is according to Summit President, Chad Willems. (Yes, the same Chad Willems.)
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Only Three of Arizona's Congressional Delegation Co-Sponsoring "No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act"
This anti-abortion measure, which is getting widespread attention because it seems to force private insurance plans to not fund abortions and because it adds a "forcible" qualifier to an exception for pregnancies that are the result of rape, introduced into the House two weeks ago by New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith has attracted 173 co-sponsors, but only three of Arizona's eight Representatives have signed on.
None of the Arizona Democrats co-sponsored H.R. 3, and only three of the five Arizona Republicans did. Reps. Jeff Flake (R-CD6), Trent Franks (R-CD2) and Paul Gosar (R-CD1) are all listed as co-sponsoring the legislation. Republican Reps. Ben Quayle (R-CD3) and David Schweikert (R-CD5) apparently decided to pass.
Here is the text of the 2-page bill.
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None of the Arizona Democrats co-sponsored H.R. 3, and only three of the five Arizona Republicans did. Reps. Jeff Flake (R-CD6), Trent Franks (R-CD2) and Paul Gosar (R-CD1) are all listed as co-sponsoring the legislation. Republican Reps. Ben Quayle (R-CD3) and David Schweikert (R-CD5) apparently decided to pass.
Here is the text of the 2-page bill.
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
WATCH: Arizona Rep. Trent Franks In D.C. At Annual March For Life Rally: "Mr. President, There Is Nothing Liberating About Killing Our Children"
Arizona Rep. Trent Franks (R-CD) spoke (for 57 seconds) at the annual March For Life Rally yesterday in Washington, D.C.
"I'm Congressman Trent Franks from Arizona. You know, recently the President gave a speech. He said all of should do everything we can to make sure this country lives up to the expectations of our children. And I believe that to be true, Mr. President. We cannot do that while we stand by and watch 4,000 of them be killed every day. Mr. Presdent, there is nothing liberating about killing our children. Mr. President, America has not yet forsaken our unborn, and in two more years, we're going to have another election, Mr. President. And, by the grace of God, we will see Roe v. Wade fall in the ash heap of history. God bless you all."
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"I'm Congressman Trent Franks from Arizona. You know, recently the President gave a speech. He said all of should do everything we can to make sure this country lives up to the expectations of our children. And I believe that to be true, Mr. President. We cannot do that while we stand by and watch 4,000 of them be killed every day. Mr. Presdent, there is nothing liberating about killing our children. Mr. President, America has not yet forsaken our unborn, and in two more years, we're going to have another election, Mr. President. And, by the grace of God, we will see Roe v. Wade fall in the ash heap of history. God bless you all."
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
WATCH and READ: Arizona Reps. Jeff Flake and Trent Franks On House Floor About Tucson Tragedy; Text of House Resolution
The House of Representatives is currently "debating" a resolution condemning the attempted assassination of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and subsequent shooting spree in Tucson, and honoring the victims and heroes. It is a good summary of the situation, and the full text of the resolution is below the jump.
Among the Arizona delegation speaking was Rep. Jeff Flake (R-CD6) and Rep. Trent Franks (R-CD2). Here are their remarks this morning.
Text of the resolution is below:
Among the Arizona delegation speaking was Rep. Jeff Flake (R-CD6) and Rep. Trent Franks (R-CD2). Here are their remarks this morning.
Text of the resolution is below:
Friday, January 7, 2011
WATCH: Arizona Reps. Trent Franks and Paul Gosar's Parts In Constitution Reading
Yesterday, we posted Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' (D-CD7) part in the reading of the U.S. Constitution on the floor of the House of Representatives, and noted that we did not know if anyone else from Arizona's delegation had participated; we had searched Google, Reps' Twitter feeds, and other sites. (Giffords' office notified us of the clip.)
Today, we searched the C-Span site for the rest of the speakers and found that Trent Franks (R-CD2) and Paul Gosar (R-CD1) were the only other members from Arizona to participate. Here are their clips:
Franks helped set up the reading:
Transcript of Franks' comment:
(Rep. Giffords read the 1st Amenment.)
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Today, we searched the C-Span site for the rest of the speakers and found that Trent Franks (R-CD2) and Paul Gosar (R-CD1) were the only other members from Arizona to participate. Here are their clips:
Franks helped set up the reading:
Transcript of Franks' comment:
"Mr. Speaker, in a few moments, the United States Constitution will be read for the first time in a long time in this Chamber. And I, for one, Mr. Speaker, am glad to see this welcomed day come.Rep. Gosar had the honor of reading the last sentence of the 14th Amendment, and then was asked to also read the first sentence of the 15th Amendment - the one that forbids discrimination based on "race, color, or previous condition of servitude" with regards to the right to vote.
I know there are those that will dismiss it as symbolic. But I remember the words of Daniel Webster when he said, ``Hold on, my friends, to the Constitution and to the Republic for which it stands. Miracles do not cluster, and what has happened once in 6,000 years may never happen again. Hold on to the Constitution, for if the American Constitution should fail, there will be anarchy throughout the world.'' Mr. Speaker, I hope, as we go forward in this new Congress, that we will all hold Mr. Webster's words in our hearts."
(Rep. Giffords read the 1st Amenment.)
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
FACT CHECK: AZ Rep. Trent Franks' Comments Blasting Obama Administration As "Failure"
Arizona Rep. Trent Franks (R-CD2)today issued one of the most scathing denunciations of the Obama Administration's policy of trying certain alleged terrorists in civilian courts, following the acquittal of Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani on all but one of 277 counts. The one conspiracy conviction does have a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole, which prosecutors indicated they will seek.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/18/nyregion/18ghailani.html?scp=1&sq=ghailani&st=cse
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-ghailani-verdict-20101118,0,2966491.story
http://franks.house.gov/press_releases/497
http://franks.house.gov/press_releases/384
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http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/18/nyregion/18ghailani.html?scp=1&sq=ghailani&st=cse
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-ghailani-verdict-20101118,0,2966491.story
http://franks.house.gov/press_releases/497
http://franks.house.gov/press_releases/384
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Fox News Hands Drum To Rep. Trent Franks; He Adds Signature Beat To The Tune (video)
Fox News continues to parade Arizona politicians on its programs to ask about the State Department's mention of Arizona's S.B. 1070 in its human rights Universal Periodic Review ("UPR"). It is obviously the kind of drum the network beats until the skin breaks - Obama Administration, Hillary Clinton, United Nations, immigration, border security.
Today, Rep. Trent Franks was asked on to talk about the arrival of National Guard troops on the Arizona border today (too little, Administration does not understand the national security issues, and more). But, the anchor did not "want to let you get away without asking about this, because I think this is going to get a lot of attention in the coming days." She then characterized the mention as the State Dept recommending that S.B. 1070 "be evaluated" at the U.N.*
Franks professed to being "dumbfounded." Not at the question, of course, but because: "this Administration is the most pro-abortion administration in the history of the nation. They want abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy for no reason, for any reason, they want taxpayers to pay for it, and they want to export this experiment across the world. Human rights issues is (sic) the last thing they should want to be talking about."
Franks did proceed to echo Gov. Brewer's criticisms of the UPR, and of the interviewer's characterization. Finally, he reiterated his frank dumbfoundedness: "I'm just astonished that this Administration would apologize before the United Nations for protecting our borders."
The anchor promised to keep on this story, Franks thanked her for covering it, and went to commercials. Because this stuff DOES sell. And, given that our Fact Check Analysis of Gov. Brewer's outraged comments concluded that it was "completely misleading", we will continue to keep on Fox's keepin' on.
* Question (and answer) enters the conversation at approximately 2:28.
Today, Rep. Trent Franks was asked on to talk about the arrival of National Guard troops on the Arizona border today (too little, Administration does not understand the national security issues, and more). But, the anchor did not "want to let you get away without asking about this, because I think this is going to get a lot of attention in the coming days." She then characterized the mention as the State Dept recommending that S.B. 1070 "be evaluated" at the U.N.*
Franks professed to being "dumbfounded." Not at the question, of course, but because: "this Administration is the most pro-abortion administration in the history of the nation. They want abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy for no reason, for any reason, they want taxpayers to pay for it, and they want to export this experiment across the world. Human rights issues is (sic) the last thing they should want to be talking about."
Franks did proceed to echo Gov. Brewer's criticisms of the UPR, and of the interviewer's characterization. Finally, he reiterated his frank dumbfoundedness: "I'm just astonished that this Administration would apologize before the United Nations for protecting our borders."
The anchor promised to keep on this story, Franks thanked her for covering it, and went to commercials. Because this stuff DOES sell. And, given that our Fact Check Analysis of Gov. Brewer's outraged comments concluded that it was "completely misleading", we will continue to keep on Fox's keepin' on.
* Question (and answer) enters the conversation at approximately 2:28.
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