Howard P. McKeon: “We Republicans do not defend and do not support bad employers who put their employees at risk, and I offer my sincere…”

As a Californian, I have long understood the importance of the Asia-Pacific region to trade and our economic well-being, and that security underpins progress in the region.

Unfortunately, the largest threat to our naval forces is one of our own making.

I am concerned that these reports have grown less compliant with the law, and strayed further from the intent of Congress.

I applauded the President's decision to take out Osama bin Laden. However, this tactical success did not end what former CENTCOM Commander General John Abizaid called the long war against Al Qaeda.