[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4062]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO BUSINESS EXECUTIVES FOR NATIONAL SECURITY

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 2008

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this opportunity to publicly 
recognize the contributions of Business Executives for National 
Security (BENS). Founded in 1982 by business executive and entrepreneur 
Stanley A. Weiss, BENS is guided by the simple notion that America's 
security is everybody's business. BENS has become a highly respected 
national, nonpartisan organization of senior executives dedicated to 
enhancing our national security using the successful models of the 
private sector.
  The innovative business-government partnerships that BENS has 
fostered over the past two decades are uniquely positioned to help meet 
the new challenges of the 21st century. BENS is expanding these public-
private partnerships into all aspects of homeland security--tracking 
terrorists' financial assets, securing the Nation's ports, and 
preparing State and local governments to deal with catastrophic events 
or terrorist attacks.
  Business Executives for National Security has provided decades of 
distinguished service to the Nation through a variety of programs. 
These include advocating for a more modern and agile fighting force, 
safeguarding and destroying nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons 
in the former Soviet Union, and creating innovative partnerships around 
the country in which civic-minded companies volunteer their assets and 
employees to assist local and state governments in responding quickly 
and efficiently during an emergency or terrorist attack.
  Madam Speaker, I know the Members of the House will join me in 
commending Business Executives for National Security for their 
commitment in support of our national security interests.

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