Katie Porter: “the Iraq war is the single greatest issue facing the American people today, and we must get the job done. Which is why I…”

“the Iraq war is the single greatest issue facing the American people today, and we must get the job done. Which is why I rise today in opposition to H. Con. Res. 63. My prayers go out to Nevada's 26 families who have lost loved ones in this war and the other over-3,000 American citizens that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. I continue to pray for those who are in the war zone today around the world and for the families here at home. Yes, a lot of mistakes have been made, but it is easy on Monday morning to look back and criticize. This war on terrorism is not in the textbooks. It is a war that must continually be reassessed, realigned, and restructured, because war is not perfect. I want to bring the troops home just as soon as possible, as soon as the region is secured. There are no guarantees, but I believe the quickest way to bring our sons and daughters home is to send additional troops for a short period of time. Madam Speaker, I oppose this resolution for three major reasons: Number one, the impact on troops' morale. Number two, there are no solutions today. This resolution sticks with staying the course. And, number three, I believe this resolution puts us in the pathway of cutting off funds desperately needed for our troops.”