[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 79 (Monday, June 19, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  DECLARING THAT THE UNITED STATES WILL PREVAIL IN THE GLOBAL WAR ON 
                                 TERROR

                                 ______
                                 

                               speech of

                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 16, 2006

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, this resolution equates the 
Global War on Terror with the War in Iraq, which is in fact a diversion 
from the Global War on Terror. Our presence in Iraq has weakened our 
Armed Forces and reduced our ability to respond to more urgent threats.
  Without exception, I have voted for every Iraq supplemental funding 
resolution, as I am determined to ensure that our troops in the field 
are properly equipped and protected. This resolution, however, is not 
about supporting the troops; it is about attempting to score points for 
partisan political gain.
  I will not vote for a document that says we should simply stay the 
course in Iraq. Contrary to the misguided assertions of this 
resolution, redeploying U.S. troops from Iraq as soon as practicable is 
in fact in our national interest, and 2006 should be a period of 
significant transition toward full Iraqi sovereignty, as stated in last 
year's defense authorization law.
  Regrettably, this resolution reaffirms the administration's flawed, 
stay-the-course policy and conduct of the war, neither of which has 
ever measured up to the valor and professionalism of the brave service 
men and women of our Armed Forces. Our troops continue to make America 
very proud while serving in harm's way in defense of our liberty. They 
deserve better than a cynical attempt at partisan exploitation.

                          ____________________