WASHINGTON (AP) The House has defeated legislation that would require the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq within nine months.How did that happen? Did Democrats realize at the last minute that surrender wasn't the best option for America or her troops?
Via email:
Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today issued the following statement after a united Republican Conference defeated H.R. 2237, a bill offered by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) that would have forced an unconditional American retreat from the biggest front in the War on Terror, by an overwhelming vote of 171 – 255. Joining Republicans in defeating the proposal was House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD):It is time for the House to put together a clean bill and stop the theatrics and antics...“This vote confirms that a bipartisan majority of members understand a precipitous retreat from the Global War on Terror would have a disastrous impact on the safety and security of the American people. It also confirms that Republicans and many rank-and-file Democrats want to fully fund our troops without hamstringing our generals or including billions in excessive spending.
“The record is now clear. The House today rejected calls for retreat, but the question that remains is whether we will stand behind our troops and support their fight to win. Anything less, and indeed anything in-between, is a disservice to our men and women in uniform. It’s time to put politics aside and fully-fund our troops.”
UPDATE - AP News Alert:
WASHINGTON (AP) The House has voted additional funds for the Iraq war in installments, defying President Bush's veto threat.The Slow Bleed is back on I see...I should have known better...
