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John Ensign: “this afternoon, I rise to add my voice to the current debate on the President's announced plan to reinforce coalition…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2007
this afternoon, I rise to add my voice to the current debate on the President's announced plan to reinforce coalition forces in Iraq by sending additional American soldiers and marines to Baghdad and Al Anbar Province in an effort to bring stability to that volatile part of that country. For some time now, Senators have been clamoring for President Bush to send additional troops to Iraq. They criticized him for trying to accomplish our goals in Iraq without committing sufficient resources to get the job done. Look, the President has recognized that a change in strategy is absolutely necessary. Many have previously called for this same strategy. But it appears to this Senator that because it is the President's plan, some Senators are predisposed against it. A simple review of newspaper and Sunday talk show transcripts reveals some Senators appear to have supported the surge before they were against the surge.
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Discussing the President's plan to send additional troops to Iraq during a Senate debate.

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