A Message From Congressman Putnam Concerning the U.N.
from “Cong. Adam Putnam” <imafl12@mail.house.gov>
date Jan 16, 2007 10:21 AM
subject A Message From Congressman Putnam Concerning the U.N.
Dear Mr. Solomon:
Knowing of your opposition to expanding the role of the United Nations, I would like to inform you of the following recent developments.
House Resolution 35, introduced by Representative Obey(D-WI) on January 5, 2007, contains a provision that would turn over control of the Global Proliferation Security Initiative(PSI) to the United Nations. The PSI is highly effective in stopping the spread of weapons of mass destruction. In 2005-2006 alone, the PSI is credited with halting more than two-dozen weapons related transfers.
The Republicans in the House of Representatives offered a motion to amend this provision. This motion would stop the transfer of power over the PSI to the United Nations and allow the United States of America to prosecute the war on terror without seeking the approval of an international body. Unfortunately, this motion failed by a vote of 195-232. The House of Representatives passed H.Res.35 without my support by a vote of 239-188.
I look forward to joining my fellow Republicans in support of this motion again when this bill returns from Senate for final approval. Please know that I will continue to support America’s ability to fight the War on Terror.
I will continue to keep you updated on future developments regarding the United Nations.
Sincerely,
Adam Putnam
Member of Congress
