C Block Congress

Please write a speech in support of one of the following bills, and a speech in opposition to another one of these bills.  The speeches should have between 200 and 400 words and have at least 3 pieces of strong evidence (with sources) in them.  At least 75% of the words need to be your own.

A Resolution Concerning Guantanamo Bay

WHEREAS, Guantanamo Bay has played a crucial role in the success of the War on Terror; and

WHEREAS, Its closing would serve as a detriment to the security interests of the United States and its allies; and

WHEREAS, In a time of terrorism and religious extremist violence, the United States must utilize all its resources; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that Guantanamo Bay remain open and operational for military use.

A Bill to Increase Drilling in Northern Alaska

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:

SECTION 1. The United States Department of Energy shall auction licenses for the

development and procurement of the oil reserves in Alaska.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Energy shall have the authority to establish zones which

are prohibited from drilling.

SECTION 3. All previous restrictions on drilling in Alaska will be declared null and void.

SECTION 4. This law will take effect on January 1st 2012.

SECTION 5. All other laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.

A Bill Refusing to Raise the Debt Ceiling

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:

SECTION 1. Congress shall permit no further increases of the debt ceiling.

SECTION 2. “Debt ceiling” shall be defined as the maximum borrowing power of a government entity.

SECTION 3. The United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) shall

enforce this legislation.

SECTION 4. This legislation shall apply to all future circumstances during which

raising the debt ceiling is proposed, and shall take effect upon passage.

SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.