Archive: 2007

Tonight President Bush is expected to announce to the American people that he will keep at least 130,000 U.S. troops in Iraq — same level as before he announced his “surge” strategy in January. THIS POLICY SAME AS THE OLD POLICY Our… Continue

U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a former Army Ranger and a member of the Armed Services Committee, will give the official Democratic response of the House and Senate to President Bush's address to the nation tonight on the war in Iraq. Congressman… Continue

Tonight, the President is expected to announce a stay-the-course strategy that puts us on a path for 10 years of war in Iraq. The President's war in Iraq has dangerously overstretched our military, left America less protected against terrorism, and more vulnerable… Continue

“‘The President’s 10-year plan for the continued occupation of Iraq sends the wrong signal to the Iraqi government, which has failed to implement the reforms needed for national reconciliation.”

“‘The observance of Ramadan reminds us that our country is an impressive mosaic of faiths and creeds, and that America’s religious tolerance and diversity is one of our nation’s greatest strengths. Our tradition of religious freedom allows for the free exercise of all faiths and the observance of Ramadan offers Americans a chance to deepen their understanding of the remarkable traditions of Islam.”

Yesterday Chairman Conyers of the Judiciary Committee wrote a letter to National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell in advance of his testimony before the Committee next week to discuss changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The letter requested explanations for various… Continue

The President's 10-year plan for the continued occupation of Iraq sends the wrong signal to the Iraqi government, which has failed to implement the reforms needed for national reconciliation. Secretary Rice and General Abizaid's admission that we will be involved in Iraq… Continue

Pelosi to Bush: ‘It’s an insult’ Matthew Lee and Anne Flaherty, Associated Press – September 12, 2007 President will pull out 30,000 troops, but Democrat scoffs President Bush will tell the nation Thursday evening that he plans to reduce the American troop… Continue

“‘Under the Bush plan, 130,000 Americans will remain in harm’s way in Iraq at a cost of hundreds of billions of additional taxpayer dollars. This status quo policy was rejected by General James Jones, whose recent report stated that significant force reductions are possible and that we must reduce our military footprint in Iraq.”

“‘The challenges are many: fighting genocide in Darfur; addressing the needs of those living in poverty; and being good stewards of God’s creation, particularly our beautiful environment, among so many others. I join with all of you in a humble prayer that this year we each meet these challenges in our own way.”