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Premature Calls of Victory in DP World/Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. Signal Lack of Urgency in Port Security
For Immediate Release
Michael Witcher Calls for Vigilance in Port Security
Premature Calls of Victory in DP World/Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. Signal Lack of Urgency in Port Security
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WASHINGTON, DC – March 10, 2006 – Homeland Security expert Michael Witcher called for Congress to remain vigilant in its latest fight for port and homeland security. “The DP World/P&O transaction was a prime demonstration of how easily we lose control of vital national interests, such as port operations,” Witcher remarked. “It is shockingly apparent that President Bush is at a loss as to what homeland security requires. Fortunately, the reaction of our Congress signaled the Members’ willingness to be diligent in the fight for our homeland and national security. Still, this is a war we must fight every day – every second – watching over every point of entry and weakness in our national armor.”
Our nation recently witnessed the economic impact of a port shut-down during the disaster of hurricane Katrina. “The Port of New Orleans was shut down for less than three weeks: a remarkably short period of time and yet it yielded a tremendous impact. Now take that experience and consider the economic impact of a terrorist act that shuts down a larger U.S. port for a far more extended period of time. The impact would be disastrous,” noted Witcher. The Port of New Orleans ranks only fifth in the nation in total cargo tonnage.
“Taking action with legislation like the Marine Transportation Safety Act of 2002 (MTSA) and by appropriating grant money for port security throughout the United States, Congress has made some improvements and yet we remain notably unsafe. Whether it’s port security, aviation security, critical infrastructure, force protection or protecting our transit systems, Congress must guard our way of life with the eyes of a hawk,” Mr. Witcher concluded.
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About Michael Witcher
Michael H. Witcher is a Homeland and National Security Consultant who has worked in politics and national security for over ten years. His primary security expertise lies in aviation, seaports, mass transit, cargo & containers and access control. He has served as a Corporate Security Officer and has worked as liaison to a multitude of U.S. government agencies including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Justice Department, State Department and the Intelligence Community. Mr. Witcher has worked closely with many Members of Congress and with senior agency personnel. He has also worked with a number of large government contractors, developing strategic alliances with many, including SAIC, Titan, Anteon, Boeing, AT&T, American Airlines and the world’s single busiest airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
In the past, Mr. Witcher has served in the political arena as a campaign management, policy, fundraising and media strategist. He is the Chairman and Founder of Omega political action committee and has been frequently sought as an advisor and spokesman in politics and in the media. His involvement in political campaigns has spanned the city, state and federal levels and he currently serves on the Colorado State Republican Finance Committee. In 2000, the Birmingham Business Journal named him to their highly prestigious “Top 40 Under 40” list, recognizing his professional, civic and political achievements and his extensive community involvement. Mr. Witcher has made numerous appearances on national television, including the Fox News Channel, NBC News, ABC News and the Discovery Channel.
Active in the community, Mr. Witcher has served on the Boards of Directors of the Birmingham Zoo, the Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consortium and the Birmingham Advertising Federation. He has raised over $1 Million for various charities. Mr. Witcher is a 1993 graduate of the prestigious liberal arts college, Birmingham-Southern College, with an Advanced degree in Business Administration and dual concentrations in Political Science and French.
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