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Mark E. Green on Principles & Values |
A: Our Founders understood that man is both fallen and has a desire to be free. In order for man to be free, government--comprised of fallen men--must be limited. The Founders wisely mistrusted power in the hands of the few, and not only separated powers between the three branches of government, but also divided power between states and the federal government.
Q: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
A: Though imperfect, I am a Christian by the grace of God and seek to honor Him in all I do. I was raised by two loving parents in rural Mississippi--my dad served in the Air Force in the 50s and became a pastor. My parents taught me the importance of hard work and integrity, and I strive to honor them and God in my family, community, business, and now in public service.
A: Strongly Agree
Q: Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
A: Strongly Disagree
Explanation of 1/6/21 Electoral Certification, by Emily Brooks, Washington Examiner:Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Paul Gosar led an objection to counting Electoral College votes from the state of Arizona, the first formal objection to state results in a series of moves that will delay the certification of Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election over President Trump. Cruz is advocating for an `emergency 10-day audit` of election returns in disputed states. The usually ceremonial joint session of Congress that convenes to count and accept Electoral College votes will be put on hold as the House and Senate separately debate the objection.
Bill summary:The select committee must (1) conduct an investigation of the relevant facts and circumstances relating to the attack on the Capitol; (2) identify, review, and evaluate the causes of and the lessons learned from this attack; and (3) submit a report containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to prevent future acts of violence, domestic terrorism, and domestic violent extremism, and to improve the security of the U.S. Capitol Complex and other American democratic institutions.
CBS News summary, by Grace Segers on June 30, 2021:H.R. 3233 would have created a bipartisan, independent commission to investigate the root causes of the breach of the U.S. Capitol, modeled after the 9/11 Commission.
On May 28, the House passed the bill by a vote of 222 to 190, including 35 Republican votes. It then failed in the Senate, where it received an insufficient number of Republican votes to advance.
In response, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on June 24 that the House would establish a select committee [appointed by House Democrats, instead of a bipartisan independent commission] to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection and general security issues related to the incident. Pelosi said its leadership and members would be announced later. The House passed the resolution to form the committee on June 29, 2021, by a vote of 222-190.
OnTheIssues note: The Senate voting record refers to the earlier rejected bill H.R. 3233, and the House voting record refers to the later bill H.Res.503. The later bill had no Senate vote (but the two House votes were almost identical).