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June 19, 2006

Langevin making homeland security priority in re-election bid

COVENTRY -- U.S. Rep. James Langevin formally kicked off his reelection bid today with a speech at the Washington Fire Station.

The 2nd Congressional District Democrat said he chose the fire station because it highlights his support for homeland security issues and the federal money he has brought back to Rhode Island for first responders and disaster preparation.

Democrat Langevin, 42, of Warwick, is a former state representative and Rhode Island secretary of state who was first elected to Congress in 2000. He sits on the House Armed Services Committee. He faces a primary challenge from Jennifer Lawless, a Brown University political science professor.

"To me, national security is family security, and it is all about these issues and more,'' said Langevin, who spoke to a crowd of about 50 under the hot sun in the fire station parking lot. "If our families are not secure, our country cannot be secure. Fom health care to homeland security, it will take our combined effort to ensure that this generation and those that follow are safe in their communities and proud of their country.''

-- Journal staff writer Scott MacKay

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