The authorization by President Donald Trump to launch dozens of Tomahawk missiles at targets in Syria signaled to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the rest of the world that America’s tolerance for provocations and threats has finally waned. No longer should we expect meaningless red lines or disadvantageous diplomatic pursuits that have an emboldening effect on adversaries that have either …
Rep. Duncan Hunter: Hell no, Marine Corps Commandant Neller should not go
Below is a commentary from Rep. Duncan Hunter posted to FOX News regarding the Marine Corps photo sharing controversy. The U.S. Marine Corps is a fighting force at war, confronting adversaries in Afghanistan, Syria and other corners of the globe. Now a new battlefront has emerged for the Marine Corps following the revelation of nude photo sharing among Marines …
Hunter Announces He Will Not Submit Federal Funding Requests for Sanctuaries
Washington DC – Today, U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter announced that for Fiscal Year 2018, he will not submit any federal appropriations requests on behalf of states, cities, universities or other entities that have an ordinance, policy or practice in place that undermines the enforcement of federal immigration laws. “Sanctuaries that defy federal immigration laws should be held accountable,” said Representative …
Trump Is Doing Things Right
It’s been a busy time with much happening in the first two weeks of the Trump presidency. As such, I wanted to share this piece I recently wrote for USA Today. ‘Trump is doing things right’ No different than Obama, President’s first salvos have excluded Congress. By Duncan Hunter President Trump was elected by the American people on the promise …
Reps. Hunter and Kinzinger lead letter to President in support of Secretary Mattis’ exemption requests
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump in support of the request by Secretary of Defense James Mattis to exempt Iraqis who served alongside our military. The letter expands on the need for a special review process for those who directly supported American personnel overseas. Upon sending the …
Rep. Hunter to Calif. Governor: Nix illegal immigrants instead of cutting middle class scholarships
There has been significant positive interest in a recent Washington Times article regarding my letter to Governor Brown, so I wanted to share the letter in its entirety: January 25, 2017 Dear Governor Brown: In a recent Los Angeles Times article titled, “If Brown phases out college scholarships for middle class students, stressed parents wonder: ‘How are we going to make this work?’” …
Updated: Duncan Hunter Introduces Legislation Targeting Sanctuary Cities
From Hunter’s office… Yesterday, Rep. Duncan Hunter introduced the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act. The legislation withholds Byrne Justice Assistance Grants, State Criminal Alien Assistance Program grants, and Community Oriented Policing Services Program grants to sanctuary jurisdictions. More information below—including FY15 funding allocations for each of the programs identified in the measure. *** Duncan Hunter: Sanctuary Cities …
Rep. Hunter bill supports public shooting ranges for hunters and sportsmen
Press Release Feb 5, 2014 Washington DC—Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation that includes the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, a bipartisan and deficit-neutral measure introduced by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) to help states create and maintain public shooting ranges for hunters and sportsmen. The Training Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act was incorporated into H.R. 3590, …
Time to shake up the dysfunctional VA
Today’s Washington Post includes an op-ed by Rep. Duncan Hunter and Pete Hegseth, chief executive of Concerned Veterans for America, calling for a change in leadership at VA. This morning, Secretary Shinseki is before the House VA committee to discuss the VA’s latest budget request. Time to shake up the dysfunctional VA By Duncan D. Hunter and Pete Hegseth When President George …
Hunter Expresses Disappointment in Navy Decision to Relocate U.S.S. Nimitz
Today, Congressman Duncan Hunter was notified by the Navy that the U.S.S. Nimitz, homeported in San Diego since 2001, will stay in Washington State following regular depot maintenance. Congressman Hunter expressed disappointment with the decision and immediately requested additional details from the Navy.
Congressman calls for roadside bomb point man in Afghanistan
The Pentagon is falling short in its efforts to combat roadside bombs in Afghanistan by failing to appoint a single authority to put resources where they’re needed most, Rep. Duncan Hunter said Wednesday. The El Cajon Republican, a Marine Corps reservist, said reducing the number of bombs and the carnage they’re inflicting in the southern Helmand province should be a top priority of military commanders.
Lawmaker pushes Holder on ‘sanctuary cities’
By the Washington Times: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jul/21/lawmaker-pushes-holder-on-sanctuary-cities/print/ Frustrated at the Justice Department‘s lawsuit against Arizona’s new immigration law, a Republican congressman introduced a bill demanding that the attorney general also take action against so-called “sanctuary cities,” which discourage immigration enforcement. Rep. Duncan Hunter‘s bill is the latest step as lawmakers seek to inject themselves into the debate and force their colleagues to …
Sanctuary City Prevention Act Introduced
Washington D.C. – As the Department of Justice goes to court today to block the implementation of Arizona’s immigration law, Congressman Hunter has introduced legislation to deny DOJ any funding to continue challenging the Arizona law until action is taken against sanctuary cities. The legislation – the Sanctuary City Prevention Act – follows a recent report that DOJ is unwilling …
Hunter Signs Amicus Briefs Supporting Arizona Immigration Law
Washington DC – Congressman Hunter has signed two separate amicus briefs supporting Arizona’s immigration law. One brief, written by the Washington Legal Foundation, opposes a lawsuit initiated by the American Civil Liberties Union. The other brief, supported by the House Immigration Reform Caucus, opposes the Obama Administration’s lawsuit to block the implementation of the Arizona immigration law. “Arizona is moving …
POLITICO: GOP taps Hunter and other GOP veterans for Afghan advice
As a Marine lieutenant in Iraq in 2004, Duncan Hunter was poised for an assault on Fallujah when the order came down from Washington to pull out instead. It was the kind of top-down military decision — which in this case had to be reversed when security in Fallujah later deteriorated — that Hunter hopes will not be repeated in Afghanistan.
Now, five years later and a freshman congressman from California, Hunter is in a much better position to have his voice heard. As an Iraq war veteran, he has been enlisted by the House Republican leadership to help make its case that President Barack Obama should support Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s request for more troops in Afghanistan — and do it soon.
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