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Jo Bonner Biography

Former U.S. Representative

Jo Bonner is a former U.S. Representative from Alabama, born on November 19, 1959. He served as the representative for Alabama's 1st congressional district and focused on economic development and community services for the state during his tenure.

World Nations Deals Members Aspect Organization Population Around The World Als Exploring Al Qaeda Aspects Of Life

Author:Jo Bonner

“The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as more recent attacks in Madrid, Spain, and London, England, showed in a very tragic way just how vulnerable many areas of the world are to these sorts of actions.”

World Way Wells Action Areas England London Terrorist Vulnerable Tragic September Spain September 11 Terrorist Attacks Madrid September 11 2001

Author:Jo Bonner

“There has certainly been criticism of the timing involved in getting help to the victims of the storm, and much of it may indeed be warranted. However, this is not the time for pointing fingers; rather, it is the time for offering a helping hand to our neighbors in need.”

Needs May Helping Hands Involved Criticism Victim Fingers Storm Neighbor Offering Timing Pointing Helping Hand Pointing Fingers

Author:Jo Bonner

“As more information becomes available, and the magnitude of the storm's impact becomes even more apparent, it becomes clear that this recovery will be lengthy.”

Clear Information Impact Available Storm Recovery Magnitude Lengthy

Author:Jo Bonner

“Never in our country's history have we witnessed a natural disaster that has impacted so many people in such a wide area. In fact, as of the writing of this column, millions of people along the Gulf Coast have been displaced from their homes in a period of only five days.”

People Writing Has Beens Country Facts Home Natural Millions Five Periods Areas Wide Disaster Our Country Coast Columns Natural Disaster

Author:Jo Bonner

“Nearly two weeks have passed since Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast, and while we are still dealing with the tremendous devastation - and will be for quite some time - we are also seeing increased signs of recovery and help in our region.”

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Author:Jo Bonner

“Since the September 11 attacks, nearly 400 individuals have been arrested by the Justice Department as a result of ongoing investigations into international terrorism. Of that total, over half were convicted as a result of their actions.”

Has Beens Action Individual Justice Results Half International Terrorism Department Investigation September Ongoing Arrested September 11 International Terrorism

Author:Jo Bonner

“It is at times such as this that we show our true spirit of giving and of brotherhood - of revealing the good Samaritan in all of us.”

Giving Shows Spirit Brotherhood Revealing Samaritans

Author:Jo Bonner

“As horrific as this impact has been on my constituents, it is only a small part of the overwhelming destruction covering 90,000 square miles of the Gulf Coast.”

Has Beens Destruction Impact Miles Overwhelming Squares Coast Covering Constituents Small Parts Horrific

Author:Jo Bonner

“While the debate on the Patriot Act is far from over, it is important that all Americans continue in this dialogue and work together to ensure greater security for our nation.”

Important Together Nations Greater Security Debate Dialogue Working Together Over It Patriot Patriot Act

Author:Jo Bonner

“Help is even being offered from across the ocean, as over two dozen countries have stepped forward to offer financial and material support to the American people.”

People Two Country Helping Support Materials Offers Ocean Financial Dozen

Author:Jo Bonner

About the Author

Born: November 19, 1959
Known for: Former U.S. Representative
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