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Burr & Tillis: President Undermines National Security, Vetoes Funding For Troops
Today, President Barack Obama vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016, which recently passed both chambers of Congress with strong bipartisan support. Following the president's decision to veto the NDAA for FY16, North Carolina Senators Richard Burr (R) and Thom Tillis (R) released the below statement: "President Obama's veto today not only threatens the military readiness and security of our nation, but also represents a stunning rejection of the longstanding … Continue Reading
10.21.15
Senate Consensus Forming in Support of Cyber Bill
More than a dozen senators on Wednesday spoke about the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, a bill to promote the sharing of cybersecurity information between companies and with the government while safeguarding personal information. An overwhelming majority spoke in favor of the bill. A selection of statements from the floor today: McConnell: "Americans also know that a cyber-attack is essentially a personal attack on their own privacy. It's violating to think of strangers digging through … Continue Reading
10.20.15
Debunking Myths about Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) and Vice Chairman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released a fact sheet on the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA). The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 helps protect personal privacy, by taking steps to stop future cyber-attacks before they happen, not after Americans personal, financial, and private information is stolen by foreign agents and criminal gangs. This legislation creates a … Continue Reading
10.02.15
As Major Hack Exposes Another 15 Million People, Intel Chairs Burr and Feinstein Call for Passage of Cyber Bill
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) and Vice Chairman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today made the following statement on the hack of T-Mobile and Experian: "We woke up this morning to news of the latest major breach of personal information through a cyber hack, with 15 million people's private information stolen from T-Mobile and Experian. For months, we have been trying to pass important, balanced legislation to help companies get the information they nee… Continue Reading
08.05.15
Burr on Iran Deal: American People Aren’t Buying Into Bad Deal
Today U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement in response to the President's speech at American University on the deal with Iran: "Today, the President badly mischaracterized what the nuclear agreement with Iran would accomplish. The President is trying to sell the American people a bad deal and we aren't buying it. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is dangerously limited in the safeguards it provi… Continue Reading
07.30.15
Burr, Tillis Host NC’s Defense & Economic Development Trade Show
U.S. Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) will host the 14th Annual North Carolina Defense & Economic Development Trade Show at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) next week. The 14th Annual North Carolina Defense & Economic Development Trade Show will take place on August 3th, 2015 at FTCC's Horace Sisk Gymnasium (2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville, NC) from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm. Both Senator Burr and Senator Tillis will be in attendance to kick-off the DTS on the t… Continue Reading
07.16.15
Burr Statement on Events in Chattanooga TN
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) made the following statement on the tragic events today in Chattanooga TN: "Today's events in Chattanooga are deeply troubling. I extend my deepest sympathies to the families of our dedicated service members who were killed in this senseless act of violence. I have closely monitored these events through continuous engagement with our law enforcement and intelligence community officials. We must remain vigilant in our effor… Continue Reading
07.14.15
Burr Statement on Iran Deal: I Have Deep Concerns about Any Nuclear Deal with Iran
U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) released the following statement on the announcement of a final nuclear deal with Iran: "I have deep concerns about the President's Iranian nuclear deal and anticipate a thorough Congressional review of the agreement. Several Americans are currently held in Iran, and the regime continues to be the largest supporter of terrorism in the world. Through the work of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the American people and Congress have the right to evaluat… Continue Reading
07.13.15
Important Airlift Wing in NC Remaining Open through 2016 as a Result of Burr Legislation
U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) released the following statement after the Air Force confirmed that the 440th Airlift Wing will remain active through 2016 as a result of the amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act offered by Senators Burr and Tillis and Congresswoman Ellmers: "While not the end of this fight, the Air Force's announcement that the airlift wing will be kept open through 2016 is good for North Carolina and the country. This announcement means that there is more time t… Continue Reading
07.09.15
Troop Cuts Are a Poor National Security Choice by the Administration
U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) released the following statement after the Army announced troop cuts, including 842 at Fort Bragg in North Carolina: "The administration's decision to cut troops is the latest in a string of poor national security choices. General Dempsey just characterized the global security environment as the most unpredictable he has seen in 40 years of service," said Burr. "FBI Director Comey yesterday reiterated that the Islamic State is continuing to make enormous gains i… Continue Reading
07.08.15
Chairman Burr's Opening Remarks
Good afternoon. I would like to welcome our witness today, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, James Comey. I would note that Director Comey appeared this morning before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Jim, I appreciate your appearing before us now and enduring a long day of Congressional testimony. As we often conduct our hearings in closed session, I'd like to take this opportunity to publicly commend Director Comey and the men and women of the FBI for their outstanding effort… Continue Reading
07.01.15
Advisory: FBI Director Comey to Testify in Open Senate Intelligence Committee Hearing Next Week
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) and Vice Chairman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) announced that the Committee will hold an open hearing, "Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and the Challenges of 'Going Dark'," with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey to testify next week. This open hearing will examine the growing terrorist and nation-state threats to the United States and our allies and how the proliferation of commercial … Continue Reading
06.24.15
Senate Intelligence Committee Advances FY2016 Authorization Bill
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) and Vice Chairman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today announced the committee voted 15-0 to approve the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. The bill's next step will be consideration before the full Senate. Senator Burr said: "Our nation is facing more threats every day. America's security depends on our intelligence community's ability to detect and thwart attacks on the homeland, our personnel and interests overseas, … Continue Reading
06.18.15
Burr on Passage of the Defense Authorization Bill: Armed Forces Must Have the Resources They Need
U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) made the following statement on the Senate's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2016 by a vote of 71-15: "I'm pleased that the Senate has acted to ensure that our military has sufficient resources to combat America's enemies and provide security across the globe, and ensured our troops are properly compensated. Every day, service members fight to secure our freedoms and our forces must have the resources they need to keep our countr… Continue Reading
06.11.15
Senate Intel Chairman Burr on Today’s Cybersecurity Amendment Cloture Vote
Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) made the following statement on the Senate vote to end the filibuster of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015: "The American people deserve the privacy protections included in this legislation. Those entrusted with personal information, from banks to telecommunications companies, know those protections are included and offered their support in an effort to combat the threats against this country. In oppos… Continue Reading
06.09.15
Senate Intel Chairman Burr on the Addition of Cybersecurity Bill to the Defense Authorization Bill
Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) made the following statement on offering the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 as an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act: "The recent cyber breach at the Office of Personnel Management was a serious attack on our government and we cannot continue to have citizens' personal information needlessly exposed to foreign adversaries and criminals. In passing the Cybersecurity In… Continue Reading
06.04.15
Burr Effort to Save 440th Airlift Wing from Closure Passes Senate
Today, U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) released the following statement after an amendment that would keep open the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg passed the Senate. The amendment was added to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2016 and was cosponsored by Senators Burr and Tillis. "I am tremendously pleased that Pope Army Airfield at Fort Bragg will remain the premier training ground for our nation's combat ready paratroopers. They are the tip of the spear for our intelligence and spe… Continue Reading
06.02.15
Senate Intel Chairman Burr on Senate Passage of USA Freedom Act
Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) made the following statement on today's USA Freedom Act vote, which he opposed: "The evening news is a nightly reminder that our country is under constant threat from terrorist groups and established nations who will stop at nothing to see us fall," said Chairman Burr. "We have a dedicated intelligence community, staffed by patriotic Americans, that does everything it can to protect our nation using tools that are legal… Continue Reading
05.22.15
Burr Proposes Path Forward with Patriot Act Reform Bill
Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) released a framework of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Improvements Act of 2015, which incorporates portions of the House's USA Freedom Act but better supports our national security by extending the transition period of the bulk telephony metadata collection from the National Security Agency (NSA) to the telecommunications carriers. "It's clear that the USA Freedom Act doesn't protect our nation… Continue Reading
05.21.15
Burr Statement on Court’s Interrogation Report Ruling
Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) made the following statement on yesterday's ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that there is no obligation to release an unabridged version of the SSCI interrogation report: "I am pleased by the court's ruling which affirms that this document is a congressional document under congressional control. Further release of this highly classified document will compromise the national securit… Continue Reading
