This is a happy day for the people of Libya who want to create a free and just society, Americans share their joy. The world is a better off without Gaddafi and his regime, but as the Libyan people rebuild their nation, it is essential that they construct a new government built upon the four pillars of a free and just society; the freedom of religion, the freedom of expression for men and women, private ownership of property and the fair administration of the rule of law. We must encourage the Libyan people to form their country with these four pillars firmly in its foundation.
The George Allen Record – Energy Independence – September 8, 2006
Sep 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From the floor of the United States Senate, on September 8, 2006, George Allen delivered his Strategic Plan for Energy Independence outlining a five-point approach that would lessen our nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Allen’s plan details the need for accelerated exploration and development of America energy resources as well as fostering education, innovation, and entrepreneurship in energy.
“For America to be free and independent, for America to remain the masters of our own destiny, we must declare our independence from the Middle East, and other hostile sources of foreign oil,” stated Allen. “We must commit every effort and resource to the achievement of this national purpose. We have the resources to do it, the resources underneath our land and water, and the best resource of all, the ingenuity of our free, creative minds.”
As gasoline prices and our dependence on foreign oil increase, Virginia needs a Senator who will fight for commonsense energy policies that encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and safe exploration of our natural resources. Unleashing America’s energy resources will not only put us in control of our energy destiny, but it has the potential to create two million or more new jobs, add over one trillion dollars to the revenue side of the Treasury’s balance sheet without raising taxes, promote national security, and help preserve our quality of life.
Happy Independence Day
Jul 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As Virginians and Americans, we have so much to celebrate and be thankful for on this Independence Day. Our heritage as a nation began right here on the soil of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The wisdom of Thomas Jefferson gave us the Declaration of Independence, and defined for America the founding principles of our nation and the inalienable rights of all human beings. Those principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are as true today as they were 235 years ago.
As we reflect on the enduring inspiration of our Founding Fathers, we remember their struggle to be free and the promise that it holds. It is our responsibility as Americans to ensure that our nation continues to be a beacon of freedom for generations to come.
Thank you to our brave troops fighting overseas to preserve the freedoms and opportunities that we cherish here at home. Stand strong for freedom. God bless America.
67th anniversary of D-Day
Jun 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today, on the 67th anniversary of the D-Day landing, let us pay tribute to the men who made a stand in the fight for freedom on the beaches of Normandy, France. The bravery, sacrifice and leadership of our armed services protected our country from the tyranny of evil and helped bring an end to World War II. Americans, Europeans and our other allies are beneficiaries of the blessings of liberty and freedom for which over 2,000 American soldiers gave their lives to protect on June 6, 1944. The legacy of the greatest generation will continue to inspire and motivate future generations if we resolve to always remember what they did.
Memorial Day
May 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our hearts are eternally grateful for our heroes, the men and women of our armed services, who lost their lives to keep our Nation sovereign, free and prosperous. As President Reagan said “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” Today we remember and have our flags flying for those who sacrificed their all in the defense and advancement of liberty and thank God for them, and their families.
Prime Minister Netanyahu
May 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In the news conference after the meeting with President Obama, Prime Minister Netanyahu stood strong for defending Israel’s security by not retreating and receding to their 1967 borders.
George Allen Statement on the Death of bin Laden
May 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 2, 2011
George Allen Statement on the Death of bin Laden
Richmond, VA – George Allen issues the following statement tonight regarding the American operation in Pakistan that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden:
“The death of Osama bin Laden is welcomed news for all Americans and people around the world who share our values of freedom. This is a measure of justice for the families who lost loved ones on September 11th and during the War on Terrorism. Everyone who has lost loved ones in our war should feel pride in this result in taking out the head of Al-Qaeda.
“This is a testament to the resolve of Americans to see justice served. I commend President Obama for continuing to pursue this vile terrorist and his networks. Our ultimate success in hunting down this mass murderer is a tribute to the skill and perseverance of the U.S. military and the intelligence communities, who have put themselves in danger and sacrificed much to keep our homeland safe.
“The death of Osama Bin Laden is important symbolically and strategically, but it is not the end of the war on terror. Radical terrorism is larger than any one person or one group. America and her allies are still the target of the enemies of freedom, and we must remain vigilant in our fight.”
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Webb Seeks Do-Over on Economy-Stifling Energy Vote
Feb 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For Immediate Release:
February 1, 2011
Webb Seeks Do-Over on Economy-Stifling Energy Vote
- Supported Job-Crushing EPA Regs, Now Backs Delay -
Mt. Vernon, VA – Senator Jim Webb is obviously attempting to distract attention away from his past support for burdensome regulations harmful to American jobs, competitiveness, and affordable electricity. In June 2010, Webb sided with the Obama Administration and fellow Washington liberals Harry Reid, John Kerry, and Barbara Boxer to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gases and knowingly inflict damage to employers, manufacturers, and Virginia families. Now within his reelection cycle, Webb has cynically signed onto a bill to delay for two years the very regulations he voted to allow.
George Allen issued the following statement today:
“Jim Webb is seeking a legislative do-over after turning his back on Virginia families by siding with Washington liberals like Harry Reid and Barbara Boxer by voting in favor of costly and burdensome regulations. When it mattered, he cast a vote that was severely harmful to coal-related jobs, manufacturers, and all employers and families in Virginia and across America. It eroded America’s competitive position in the world and set back efforts to supply affordable electricity to families and businesses. It was a vote for American economic unilateral disarmament. Further, it was a vote in favor of ceding legislative responsibility to unelected bureaucrats.
“I will always stand with the people of Virginia and for unleashing our plentiful resources to allow the creativity and ingenuity of Americans to move our country forward with economic opportunities for all. I continue to advocate for a positive, productive, and diverse American energy policy that will free people from the costly burdens of government intrusion into their daily lives, entrepreneurial efforts, and free market enterprises. You shouldn’t need an election cycle makeover to take that stand for American jobs, competitiveness, and national security.”
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“A Tale of Two Koreas; The Power of Freedom”
Jun 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By George Allen
The Daily Caller
June 30, 2010
As we mark the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War, the Korean Peninsula provides the world a living, object lesson. On this peninsula, approximately the size of Minnesota, the Korean people are ethnically identical. But, upon gaining independence after World War II, the Korean people took separate paths to self-government. The North led by Soviet occupying forces, the South by U.S-Allied forces. The armistice in 1953 that ended the Korean War split the war-ravaged Korean people with a totalitarian regime in the North and a society based on freedom of expression, religion and private property rights in the South. Both new countries were considered relatively “poor” though North Korea had much more heavy industry and resources compared to the mountainous, rural southern part.
Today, 60 years later, a satellite photograph of the Korean Peninsula tells a profound story of freedom vs. totalitarianism. The electric power behind the economies is a compelling part of the object lesson. Only 20 percent of North Koreans have access to electricity while nearly 100 percent of South Koreans have access to electricity. Largely without electricity, North Koreans do not have access to the Internet. Yet nearly 100 percent of South Koreans are able to communicate and conduct transactions across the Internet. North Koreans have very little refrigeration for their food, few lights, non-existent air conditioning, no automobiles and practically no computers, radios or television. There is very little electricity to develop a manufacturing base, much less provide basics of living for people.
After over fifty years of two systems, the result is a stark difference in the quality of life between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea). First, the life expectancy in South Korea is longer, 78.72 years in comparison to North Koreans’ 61.23 years. The most telling human statistic is that at just four years of age, the toll on living children is pronounced: South Korean preschool children are approximately 3 inches taller than their North Korean peers. Women of childbearing age in North Korea are up to 19 pounds lighter than South Korean women and have a significantly higher maternal mortality rate. The Infant Mortality Rate is 12 times higher in North Korea.
Communist Party doctrine continues to control every aspect of life in North Korea. Although North Korea instituted Kim Il-Sung’s ‘juche’ or doctrine of self-reliance as the state ideology, the country remains heavily dependent upon government subsidies for housing, food and other needs. Land use is heavily regulated by the state, with little or no private property rights. North Korea ranks last, at 179, in the Heritage Foundation/Wall Street Journal’s world rankings for economic freedom.
Starting a small business in North Korea is virtually impossible as central planning rules the economy. By comparison, an entrepreneur in South Korea could start a business within an average of 17 days.
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