Admiral William McRaven
Video: It is a simple short message. A clear call for fundamental human hope in a time common culture appears bereft of anchors in reason, civility or history. Admiral William McRaven, a University of Texas graduate who served with SEAL Team 3, delivered a powerful speech last weekend, laying out 10 life lessons for grads if they want “to change the world.”
Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi
As we remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom in America, one U.S. Marine Reservist sits in a Mexican prison for making a wrong turn at the border. For over 60 days, at times chained in four directions and threatened with death Andrew Tahmooressi suffers every hour.
Tahmooressi, 25, of Weston, Fla., has been held in two Mexican prisons since being arrested while accidentally crossing into Mexico on March 31 with three weapons in his truck. According to Tahmooressi’s defense attorney Alejandro Osuna, of Tijuana, Mexico, his client is facing federal charges for carrying a weapon intended for exclusive use by the military, carrying a weapon not registered in Mexico and possession of ammunition.
Senator Harry Reid
Harry Reid has become the most powerful Senate majority leader in history according to a review by TheHill.com.
Congressional experts say the Nevada Democrat has used more strong-arm tactics than his predecessors, has a firm grip on his Democratic colleagues and has played a major role in changing the once-collegial Senate.
Florida Rep. Joe Garcia — fresh off being caught eating his own earwax on camera — was caught red-hearted in another gaffe this week, claiming that low crime rates in border cities with lots of federal immigration workers is proof that “Communism works.”
Rep. Markwayne Mullin
WASHINGTON – Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) voted this week in support of several pieces of bipartisan legislation to combat human trafficking and help improve victim services.
“By using a victim and youth center approach, we have taken a step forward in battling human trafficking,” said Mullin. “In Oklahoma, law enforcement officers and state officials have already done a tremendous job in prosecuting offenders and helping victims of such terrible crimes. I’m proud to join them in efforts to expand consequences for offenders and help abused youth, who must be recognized as victims instead of criminals.”