Saxton Introduces Bill to Bar French Firms from Post-Conflict Contracts

Congressman Jim Saxton ^ | 03.05.2003 | Stephen Thompson & JEFF SAGNIP

[Coleus]

Saxton Introduces Bill to Bar French Firms from Post-Conflict Contracts

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Saxton today introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would block any French company from participating or receiving any U.S. government aid or financing in any reconstruction of Iraq in a post-conflict setting. "The position of the government of France encourages Iraqi defiance of United Nations Resolution 1441,"  said Saxton, who is heading up the newly-created House Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee. "In fact, the French position may be well-received in Baghdad and encourage Saddam Hussein to continue not to cooperate with U.N. inspectors." The bill bars the French government, any organization under its control, or any company organized under French law from receiving U.S. grants or funds in a post-conflict Iraq. (See attached bill) "If the French government does not want to participate substantively in disarming Iraq of its chemical and biological weapons, it should not receive one dollar in any contracts after the conflict," Saxton said. "They can't have their cake and eat it, too." Saxton introduced an earlier resolution several weeks ago which discouraged American tourists, the American government or American companies from participating in the 2003 Paris Air Show. A second resolution he introduced would specifically bar the Department of Defense, including the U.S. Air Force, from participating in the show. The latest bill completes a trio of bills intended to provide different options to express U.S. sentiment to the French government. "Congress now has diverse choices to respond to the action— or inaction— of the French government," Saxton said. "We expect them to support the efforts of the United States, Britain, Italy, Spain, Poland and other countries to enforce U.N. resolutions that demand that Saddam Hussein disarm himself of weapons of mass destruction as he had agreed to after the Gulf War."

[Coleus]

Congressman Jim Saxton

[Bob J]

The strategic thing to do would be to throw some contracts at the Germans and Russians and calve them away from the stoopid French. "Isolate the French" has a nice ring to it.

Cut off the head, divide and conquer...all that stuff.

[Coleus]

Congressman Jim Saxton

[kaboom]

The strategic thing to do would be to throw some contracts at the Germans and Russians and calve them away from the stoopid French. "Isolate the French" has a nice ring to it.

We should really give the contracts to the "NEW" Europeans that France warned to mind their business if they wanted any action in the EU.

[Paleo Conservative]

Is Slumberger an American or French company?

Schlumberger is a global technology services company with corporate offices in New York, Paris and The Hague. Schlumberger employees represent more than 140 nationalities working in 100 countries. The company consists of two business segments: Schlumberger Oilfield Services and SchlumbergerSema.

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[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

To prohibit post-conflict assistance for Iraq from being expended with any French firm. (Introduced in House)

HR 1072 IH


108th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1072
To prohibit post-conflict assistance for Iraq from being expended with any French firm.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 4, 2003
Mr. SAXTON introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

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A BILL
To prohibit post-conflict assistance for Iraq from being expended with any French firm.


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON FUNDS FOR POST-CONFICT ASSISTANCE FOR IRAQ BEING EXPENDED WITH FRENCH FIRMS.

(a) PROHIBITION- No funds under the control of any United States official that are expended for post-conflict assistance for Iraq may be provided, through grant, contract, or other means, to any French firm.

(b) COVERED FUNDS- The prohibition in subsection (a) applies to appropriated funds and to any other funds available to any United States official to be expended for the purposes of post-conflict assistance for Iraq.

(c) FRENCH FIRM DEFINED- For purposes of this Act, the term `French firm' means any of the following:

(1) Any agency or instrumentality of the Government of France.

(2) An entity that is directed and controlled by the Government of France.

(3) A corporation or other legal entity that is organized under the laws of France or any political subdivision thereof.

(d) INAPPLICABILITY IF FRANCE CEASES OPPOSITION TO UNITED STATES POLICY BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF HOSTILITIES- The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply if the President determines, and certifies to Congress, that before the commencement of hostilities by United States and allied forces against the Republic of Iraq to enforce United Nations Security Council resolutions the Government of France ceased its opposition to such hostilities.

[Natural Law]

Cut the crap, its a French company.

(When you get a 2 page answer to a yes/no question you know you are getting a vasoline job.)

[Coleus]

Thanks
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=108_cong_bills&docid=f:h1072ih.txt.pdf

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/C?c108:./temp/~c108oeBnf0

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

I also like thie one!



To prohibit, through the period ending on December 31, 2007, any Department of Defense participation in any international aviation trade exhibition (known as an `air show') to be held... (Introduced in House)

HR 1023 IH


108th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1023
To prohibit, through the period ending on December 31, 2007, any Department of Defense participation in any international aviation trade exhibition (known as an `air show') to be held in France.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 27, 2003
Mr. SAXTON introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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A BILL
To prohibit, through the period ending on December 31, 2007, any Department of Defense participation in any international aviation trade exhibition (known as an `air show') to be held in France.


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PARTICIPATION IN AIR SHOWS IN FRANCE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007.

(a) PROHIBITION- During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2007, the Secretary of Defense may not authorize or permit participation in any form by any element of the Department of Defense in any international aviation trade exhibition (known as an `air show') to be held in France.

(b) INCLUSION OF SUPPORT FOR CONTRACTORS- The prohibition in subsection (a) includes support in any form to any defense contractor, industrial association, or other entity that is participating in any such international aviation trade exhibition.

[Coleus]

Yea, me too, now let's see if Congress has the moxie to pass these two bills.

[Beck_isright]

V

[Coleus]

V ......................... use this instead of bttt... for victory) >>>>

Thanks, so long as it doesn't say: V-Day

[Beck_isright]

Never. V is for Victory. This is one battle in a long war. We still have 4 or more nations to convert or conquer.

V

[Coleus]

Congressman Scott Garrett
New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District
MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Steve O'Halloran

garrett backs tax relief for america's armed forces

Washington, DC - Recognizing the sacrifice of defending the principles of America's freedom, Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) today voted to provide the men and women of our armed services with meaningful tax relief. The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved H.R. 878, The Armed Services Tax Fairness Act of 2003.

"Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, the men and women of our armed forces have been called into service to face a different kind of war," Garrett said following his vote. "It's a war that we have never faced before. We have asked our soldiers to serve in many places far from home and at great risk - in a cause for America's liberty, freedom and dignity.

"Though we can never truly repay the members of our Armed Forces for the sacrifices they and their families make, the least we can do is provide them with much needed tax relief to reflect our deep gratitude for their bravery and commitment to America."

Highlights of The Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2003:

§ Enables military and Foreign Service personnel to expense up to $250,000 capital gains from the sale of a home with no time or residency restrictions.

§ Exempts the full $6,000 death gratuity payment from income taxes.


§ Allows dependent care benefits provided under a military dependent care assistance program to be excluded from income.

§ Provides up to $1500, above the line deduction for non-reimbursed travel expenses incurred by military reservists who serve more than 100 miles away from home for overnights stays.

§ Modifies eligibility criteria for veterans' organizations by allowing ancestors or lineal descendents to be treated as members - making it easier for veterans' organizations to qualify for tax-exempt status.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/C?c108:./temp/~c108QQCJ5d