Congressman Walter Jones, Defending America.

Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) has signed the Fence by Date Certain Pledge. He is the first Member of Congress to sign the Pledge.

The Pledge, of course, can be summed up simply--in 32 words, to be exact. Here are those 32 words:

I pledge to vote for, fully fund, and speedily expedite the construction of a secure double fence across the entire US-Mexican border within six months after the convening of the next Congress.

It's that simple, that profound, that powerful. Either America will be protected, or American will not be protected. Either politicians sign it--or they don't. Either way, the truth about each and every one of our leaders will be revealed, soon enough.

So no more fiddle-faddle about a "virtual fence," or some other kind of dodge.

As Cong. Jones told me, "I signed this Pledge because it reflects what I have believed for a long time, and what I have fought for in Congress--a secure border, protecting America's freedom and sovereignty."

Cong. Jones continued: "There is a growing crisis on our border. The old complacency, and the old approaches are no longer working. What's needed is a bold stroke of leadership to safeguard our nation's frontiers. In this new century, filled as it with new and terrible threats, American patriots must resolve once again to defend their country."

Cong. Jones added, "We don't fear the world. We don't fear foreigners. But since 9-11 Americans have woken to the reality that around the world, evil people really intend to do us harm. And we must stop them" But, Cong. Jones observed, many politicians in Washington have shied away from actually doing anything about the border and border security.

Cong. Jones, of course, has distinguished himself through his unstinting activism on behalf of many border-security issues. He has called for an immediate review of the unjust prison sentences handed down to Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, and he is probably the strongest opponent of ill-inspected Mexican trucks pouring across our border as part of the NAFTA agreement. For those actions, Cong. Jones had already earned the admiration of millions of Americans.

And now, in signing the Fence By Date Certain Pledge, he has shown still more leadership and vision. He is one of those rare leaders who is willing to walk the point on tough issues. because, as always, he stands up for North Carolina constituents.

For his bravery, and for his unswerving commitment to protecting America, all of us who advocate a Fence By Date Certain salute Walter Jones.

We honor him as what he is: American Hero.