Real National Security
REAL SECURITY AT HOME AND ABROAD
Democrats will reclaim American leadership with a plan to transform failed Bush Administration policies in Iraq, the Middle East and around the world.
War in Iraq
Require the Iraqis to take responsibility for their country and begin the phased redeployment of US forces from Iraq in 2006. Congressman Becerra is a proud co-sponsor of Rep. Jack Murtha's House Joint Resolution (H.J.Res 73) calling for re-deployment of U.S. troops from Iraq.
Foreign Terror
Double the size of Special Forces dedicated to hunt down Osama Bin Laden and disrupt terrorist networks like al-Qaeda.
Military
Rebuild a state-of-the-art military capable of projecting power wherever necessary.
Homeland Security
Implement the bipartisan 9/11 Commission proposal to secure America’s borders and ports and screen 100% of incoming containers. Fully man, train, and equip our National Guard and our police, firefighters and other first responders.
Veterans
Honor our commitments to our veterans with a GI Bill of Rights for the 21st Century (H.R.2131).
The Becerra Blog
Click here to read more about the Democratic plan to protect America restore our leadership in the world.
Click here to watch Congressman Becerra voice his opposition to an attack on Iraq on October 9, 2002; five months prior to the invasion.
By the Numbers
Cost of War in Iraq (so far)
Over $300 billion
Sec. Rumsfeld's Estimate
Under $50 billion
Troops Delployed to
Iraq & Afghanistan
US: 228,807
CA: 20,211
Deployed Since Sept. 2001
US: 1,337,898
CA: 116,348
Total Number of Veterans
US: 24,523,329
CA: 2,310,968
