Boehner Statement on Non-Binding Iraq “Disapproval” Resolution

Via email:

Congressman John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement following passage of the Democrats' non-binding resolution to "disapprove" of the new strategy for victory in Iraq :

“Republicans may have lost the vote on this non-binding resolution, but we won the debate. Over the course of this week, the American people heard two very different messages from the House of Representatives: one from Democrats that destined the cause of freedom to certain failure, and one from Republicans that offered a compelling case on the disastrous consequences of anything short of victory. Indeed, for the sake of our security and that of future American generations, victory is our only option in this global war against radical Islamic terrorists. Republicans know our troops are up to the task, and we will stand strong in the coming weeks to ensure they have full, complete and unfettered access to the resources they need to achieve victory. The American people will not support a ‘slow-bleed’ policy that cuts off funding and reinforcements for our troops in harm’s way.”