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| https://web.archive.org/web/20141024001200/http://www.vitter.senate.gov/newsroom/press/vitter-named-champion-of-national-security-by-center-for-security-policy | Vitter Named Champion of National Security by Center for Security Policy | 2014-10-20 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | LA | David Vitter | V000127 | web.archive.org | legacy | Vitter Named “Champion of National Security” by Center for Security Policy Monday, October 20, 2014 (Metairie, La.) – U.S. Sen. David Vitter has been named a “Champion of National Security” by the Center for Security Policy. Vitter was one of only five U.S. Senators to receive a 100 percent score. The Center’s rankings are based on legislators’ voting records on issues from border security to terrorist threats. “ISIS and the Ebola virus are huge national security threats right now – but the biggest problem is that this Administration hasn’t put forward any real or comprehensive national security strategy on any front, including securing our borders,” Vitter said. “Without a secure border, we don’t just have an illegal alien crisis, we are actually increasing the threat of terrorists entering our country and the likelihood of a public health crisis. I’m honored to receive this recognition and I’ll keep fighting in the Senate for strong national security.” Vitter has always voted against amnesty for illegal immigrants. As the Chairman of the Senate Border Security and Enforcement First Immigration Caucus, he’s been a leader in the Senate for pro-enforcement legislation and stronger border security. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Vitter has also fought against the transfer of dangerous Guantanamo detainees into the United States for their detention and trials. Click here to see the Center for Security Policy scores. Below are some of the key votes the Center scored. Restrict transfer of unlawful enemy combatants from Guantanamo Bay. Oppose provisional immigration status absent secure borders. Oppose provisional immigration status absent increased border fencing. Oppose temporary legal status for illegal entrants to the U.S. absent implementation of US-VISIT. Provide for comprehensive immigration reform: Voted against allowing a “pathway to citizenship” which was a form of amnesty. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |