[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 155 (Tuesday, December 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2453]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT DEPLOYMENT OF FORCES IN IRAQ BE 
                         TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY

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                               speech of

                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 18, 2005

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, the resolution under consideration poses a 
clear and concise policy question. Either you support the mission our 
troops are carrying out in Iraq or you are against it.
  I voted to authorize the use of force back on October 10, 2002 and 
today I want to reaffirm, on the record, my support for this important 
mission. Furthermore, I want to let all of our troops know, especially 
those who train and operate at the four military bases in my 
congressional district, that I will continue to support those 
strategies that will lead us to victory and stand opposed to any cut-
and-run strategy.
  In his book, The Hinge of Fate, Winston Churchill said, ``I like 
commanders on land and sea and in the air to feel that between them and 
all forms of public criticism the Government stands like a strong 
bulkhead. They ought to have a fair chance, and more than one chance.''
  I think that we ought to let those words sink in. They ought to have 
a fair chance, and more than one chance.
  No one ever said war was easy and any historian can tell you that 
anything of significant value has never come easy. The brave men and 
women serving in Iraq are writing the latest chapter in the history of 
freedom.
  We should look forward, continue to support our troops, and provide 
them with the tools and the strategy to triumph--completing their 
mission is the most important thing to them. It should be our goal as 
well.
  Mr. Speaker, let's show our support for this mission and embrace a 
victory strategy, not just an exit strategy.

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