Hilda L. Solis: “the headlines in the New York Times says it all, ``Spy Agencies Say Iraq War Worsens Terrorism Threat.'' The top secret…”

“the headlines in the New York Times says it all, ``Spy Agencies Say Iraq War Worsens Terrorism Threat.'' The top secret terrorism document was completed in April, after receiving final approval from all 16 national intelligence departments. The report concludes that rather than being in retreat, Islamic radicalism has spread across the globe. According to an American intelligence official, the report says that the Iraq war has made the overall terrorism problem worse and attacks continue to increase, with 2,700 soldiers killed and 17,000 injured. And yet, over the last month President Bush told the American people that our Nations and its allies are safer than they ever were. Mr. Speaker, it is time for the President to be honest with the American public. He needs to tell the truth, and we need to make sure that those folks that are preparing to vote in November don't believe all of these lies and scare tactics being used by the Republican Party.”