For the United States, the nature of warfare changed on September
11, 2001, when the homeland became a theatre of war. America's
defense posture must now evolve quickly to prepare for the threats
faced at home. The National Guard is well -suited to serve as the
leading military agency for homeland security. Guard members live
and work in communities, and may be the first federal agents on the
scene to help and assist local first responders. The United States
must now begin rethinking the role of the National Guard and ensure
it receives the funding and training necessary to do this important
mission. Join us for a panel discussion on Monday, September 9,
2002 to hear Local, State, and Federal leaders discuss why the
National Guard plays such a vital role at all levels of government
in protecting our homeland.
More About the Speakers
Edwin Meese III
Former U.S. Attorney General and
Chairman, Center for Legal and Judicial Studies,
The Heritage Foundation
James S. Gilmore
Former Virginia Governor,
Chairman, Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities
for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction, and
Distinguished Fellow,
The Heritage Foundation
Thomas C. Frazier
Executive Director, Major Cities Chiefs of North America and
Former Chief of Police of Baltimore, Maryland
Major General John R. Groves, Jr.
Former Adjutant General, National Guard of Kentucky
Hosted By
Larry Wortzel, Ph.D.
Visiting Fellow
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