Representative Ronny Jackson (R) joined the House Intelligence Committee at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania to approve its final review of the 9/11 Commission Report ahead of the attacks' 25th anniversary.
What did Jackson participate in?
Rep. Jackson joined the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at the Flight 93 National Memorial to approve the committee's final review of the 9/11 Commission Report.
The review comes ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and examines the national security reforms that followed the attacks.
During the committee's field business meeting, Jackson delivered remarks honoring the first responders, families, and Americans who demonstrated courage during the attacks.
Jackson also emphasized the importance of strengthening the U.S. Intelligence Community, improving coordination between federal, state, and local governments, and maintaining congressional oversight of national security activities.
Rep. Ronny Jackson: "Americans should never have to choose between being safe and being free."
He argued that national security policies must protect both public safety and constitutional liberties.
How has the threat landscape changed?
Jackson said the lessons learned from September 11 have helped shape national security progress over the past 25 years, but warned that the United States cannot become complacent.
According to Jackson, America's adversaries have evolved, and the threats facing the country have changed. He said intelligence agencies must have the tools and resources necessary to respond to those threats while remaining subject to congressional oversight.
The bottom line
Jackson's participation in the Intelligence Committee's review highlights the continuing national security lessons of September 11 and the need to balance security, intelligence capabilities, and constitutional liberties.
