Political Quotes

“First, let me thank Congressman McGovern for your tireless leadership and for hosting this Special Order today. For many years, you have been raising the level of awareness with regard to the responsibilities of Congress, our duties as it relates to war making, as well as the impact of these tragic wars on our brave men and women. So thank you for once again coming forward with now a privileged resolution that directs the President to remove all United States military forces stationed in Iraq within 30 days or by the end of the year. Mr. Speaker, this is a very reasonable resolution. It is very consistent with what I believe the American people--we know, based on what the American people have said over and over and over again, they are war weary. And Mr. McGovern has really given us an opportunity to vote the views of the American people. This resolution exempts, of course, troops necessary for the security of the United States diplomatic post and personnel. We are all familiar with the reports coming out of Iraq about the horrific sectarian violence taking place. We hear many of the same voices who championed the unnecessary war in Iraq once again beating the drum for a renewed war in Iraq today. So we must not let history repeat itself. We must remember history. We must not be dragged back into a war in Iraq. This must be rejected. Many of my colleagues agree.…”