- Congressman Cannon voted for allowing the government to listen to terrorist telephone communications overseas.
- Congressman Cannon voted for allowing the FBI, with court approval, to tap terrorist communications by individual, as opposed to tapping a certain phone.
- Congressman Cannon voted for the Patriot Act.
- Congressman Cannon voted for the authorization of the use of force in Iraq and has consistently supported strategy and force adjustments.
- Congressman Cannon has consistently voted against withdrawal timelines and all other Democrat attempts to undermine America’s service members in the war on terror.