Homeland Security and Foreign Policy

I will introduce legislation to help fund cash-strapped cities, towns and villages to hire, pay, retain, train and equip police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians in New Mexico. I will also encourage every citizen in New Mexico to assist our first responders by volunteering their service and supporting neighborhood watch programs. Citizen involvement will enable our first responders to better address homeland security concerns. Our first responders must have current tactical intelligence available to conduct operations against any terrorist threat to New Mexicans.

• Our first responders must know the current terrorist situation.
• Our first responders must know their mission.
• Our first responders must have the latest equipment.
• Administration is vital.
• Our first responders must be able to communicate with federal, state and local authorities in order to serve and protect New Mexicans.

I will introduce legislation that will define the word terrorist. The Bush Administration has used and continues to use the word terrorist politically to benefit their cause. It is our duty as Americans to question the process. We as Americans must not allow the use of “The Patriot Act” to destroy our civil liberties. I will fight to remove “The Patriot Act” from the books.

Even if Osama bin Landen were to be captured or killed, the threat of the Al Queda network would continue. We will never forget Al Queda’s attack on America. We must continue to focus our efforts to destroy Al Queda and its surrogates. The Bush Administration’s inadequate effort to execute the war on terrorism has put Americans in extreme danger. Our foreign policy should consist of the use of all Diplomatic Efforts; Economic Sanctions and as a last resort…Military Intervention. I will continue to support a strong military.

The Bush Administration failed to build a powerful coalition of allies that could help him with his invasion of Iraq. Why did Bush fail to gain support from allies? Because of his failure to tell the truth. As a former CIA Case Officer and Paramilitary Case Officer I followed CIA operational procedures in the use of the Intelligence Cycle:

• Planning and Direction
• Collection
• Processing
• Analysis and Dissemination

It appears to me that the Bush Administration by-passed the intelligence cycle to justify his invasion of Iraq. Had I been in Congress at the time; I never would have voted for Bush's invasion of Iraq! I am proud of my Military, CIA and DEA career. When I am elected I will question the process. I ask for your support so that we may find our way out of the Quagmire of War and prolonged occupation of Iraq. I am not a politician but I am a Bold Leader who has the guts to ask the tough questions.

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Eli Chavez, Nancy A. Lesicka, Treasurer.