Boehner on Murtha's Plan to "Choke Off" the Funding to America's Troops in Harm's Way

Via email:

Congressman John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement today regarding a plan put forth by Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) on behalf of House Democrats that would choke off funding for American troops fighting the Global War on Terror:

“While Rep. Murtha is unveiling his plan to choke off funding for American troops serving in harm’s way, Republicans like Rep. Sam Johnson – a distinguished Vietnam War veteran – are on the House floor explaining the demoralizing impact that the majority’s political maneuvers will have on our men and women in uniform. House Democrats have called their non-binding resolution on Iraq a ‘first step.’ Today Rep. Murtha is unveiling the next step: a plan to cut off funding for troops in harm’s way by making sure the reinforcements they need to complete their mission in Iraq never arrive.

“While American troops are fighting radical Islamic terrorists thousands of miles away, it is unthinkable that the United States Congress would move to discredit their mission, cut off their reinforcements, and deny them the resources they need to succeed and return home safely. The American people will not support a strategy that involves pulling the rug out from under American troops in the combat zone by cutting off their reinforcements and forcing them to face the enemy without our full support.”

The question remains: Will the House Republican leadership do what is neccessary to ensure that the White Flag Republicans ranks are as small as possible? Has Rep. Boehner had a word with Congressman LaTourette, for example? The Victory Caucus is watching...