Congressman Mike Rogers visited Tallapoosa County today speaking to the Alexander City Kiwanis Club, touring the Edward Bell Career Tech Center and meeting with the Lake Martin Economic Development Alliance. Rogers also met with Dadeville Mayor Joe Smith.

At Kiwanis, Rogers spoke about issues our country faces both here and abroad. These included the illegal immigration crisis at our Southwest border and the ongoing threats to Americans posed by the Islamic State terrorists, also known as ISIL.

 Rogers in particular advocated for a consistent, clear and long term plan to destroy ISIL.  “We must defeat this evil terrorist group as they continue to extend their reach and threaten more Americans.  What these terrorists have done thus far is unconscionable, and America must have a focused and long-term military strategy to annihilate this radical movement,” Rogers said after the Kiwanis meeting.

Pivoting to issues like education and the economy, Rogers said he was pleased to tour the Edward Bell Tech Center and reiterated how important the training offered is for our young people.  “Programs like those offered at Edward Bell keep our communities and young people focused on education and jobs and I was proud to see what a great job the faculty there does. This is another shining example of ways we can help prepare our young leaders of the future,” he said.

Rogers also met with the Lake Martin Economic Development Alliance to get an update on Lake Martin’s role in driving the local economy. This afternoon, Rogers also visited with Dadeville Mayor Joe Smith and Clerk Mike Gardner to discuss issues facing the city.  Rogers thanked Mayor Smith for hosting him and taking time out of his busy day to meet.

                Rogers serves as a senior member of the House Agriculture, Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees.

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