[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8054]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND APPRECIATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF 
       THE ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATING IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

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                               speech of

                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 2003

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, as America moves forward with resolve to 
disarm Saddam Hussein, I rise in support of President Bush for his 
leadership and to honor our U.S. troops and their families for their 
dedication and sacrifice.
  The time has come when the United States must again lead the world 
against those who threaten the freedom and stability of the free world. 
As our troops labor in military encampments at home and abroad, let us 
labor in prayer on their behalf and on behalf of all freedom loving 
people around the world.
  After twelve years of Iraqi deception and non-compliance, an 
international coalition of over thirty countries is engaging in a 
military campaign to forcibly disarm Saddam Hussein. The Iraqi dictator 
has been given every possible opportunity to cooperate, to reveal his 
weapons of mass destruction programs, and to provide relief to the 
Iraqi people. He has failed to take advantage of multiple offers for a 
peaceful resolution. We do not enter into this campaign cheerfully, but 
with a somber resolve.
  Our goal of liberating the Iraqi people from a tyrannical dictator 
will not be accomplished without the steely resolve and contributions 
of all Americans. Whether you are a soldier on the front line or a 
`soldier' in America's economy, each person can contribute to our 
objective of achieving total disarmament and establishing peace.
  This resolution expresses the unequivocal support of the President as 
Commander-in-Chief for his firm leadership and decisive action, the 
members of the United States Armed Forces serving in Operation Iraqi 
Freedom for their patriotism and bravery, and the families of the 
United States military personnel serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. 
Together, with our allies around the globe and our Armed Forces 
overseas, we will stay focused on our mission and never waver from our 
objective--total disarmament, the end of Saddam Hussein, freedom for 
the Iraqi people, and peace in the region.

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