Center for Security Policy Names Lamborn Champion of National Defense

Washington, Oct 17, 2008 -

Washington, D.C.-Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) has been named a Champion of National Defense by the Center for Security Policy, CSP, one of the nation’s leading national security policy organizations. The designation came as CSP released its National Security Scorecard, which ranks members of Congress based on their support for – or opposition to – policies that support and sustain U.S. national defense.

"This distinction is a great honor. I am grateful that an organization as respected as the Center for Security Policy has recognized my efforts to support the ongoing fight against Jihadist terror, recapitalize our strategic forces, and ensure the defense of the homeland." – Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05)

"In producing the National Security Scorecard, the Center for Security Policy hopes to assist the American people in understanding the performance of their elected officials with respect to vital national security issues and to encourage greater accountability on the part of senators and members of Congress for their vote in this portfolio. Today we face pernicious and sophisticated enemies who threaten our safety and seek destruction of our very way of life. Our National Security Scorecard shows that Congressman Lamborn has a consistent track record as a leader who supports legislation that will ensure that our nation remains strong and secure."-Frank J. Gaffney, Jr., CSP President

The CSP National Security Scorecard ranks congressmen based on a composite score of 24 roll call votes and senators based upon a composite score of 18 roll call votes that would positively or negatively impact our nation’s security landscape.

Congressman Lamborn earned a perfect score, while more than half the U.S. House of Representatives and nearly half the Senate scored below a 50 percent mark on the votes.

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