[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 155 (Tuesday, December 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2442]
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    EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT DEPLOYMENT OF FORCES IN IRAQ BE 
                         TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY

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                               speech of

                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 18, 2005

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this 
politically-motivated resolution. I believe this resolution does a 
disservice to the courage my colleague from Pennsylvania has shown in 
seeking to open a dialogue on one of the most important issues facing 
our country today--how we can be successful in Iraq while putting in 
place a process that begins to bring our troops home.
  And let there be no mistaking my colleague's motivations. Congressman 
Murtha is a highly decorated Marine veteran and a Vietnam War hero. His 
love for and loyalty to the brave men and women who wear our Nation's 
uniform is sincere. It is profound.
  I agree with his characterization of the war in Iraq--specifically 
how errors by this administration and negligent Congressional oversight 
have compromised our mission there and put our troops in harm's way.
  And I agree that next year must be a time of transition in Iraq, 
allowing Iraqis to take control of their country. America cannot 
support another year of ``staying the course'' with no end in sight, as 
the president continues to propose.
  The time has come for the Bush administration to implement a new 
strategy for Iraq--one that both safely brings our troops home and 
brings stability and security to the country and throughout the region. 
To get there, we must consider the various proposals for success in the 
Congress.
  Mr. Speaker, that is a discussion we in this body have waited far too 
long to have. Now is not a time for the partisanship this majority has 
shown in bringing this political resolution to the floor. The American 
people expect better from their representatives in Congress--
particularly on a matter such importance. They deserve better.




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