Lynn C. Woolsey: “earlier today, I joined with my good friends, distinguished colleagues and fellow Californians, Congresswoman Barbara…”

“earlier today, I joined with my good friends, distinguished colleagues and fellow Californians, Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Congresswoman Maxine Waters, in introducing landmark legislation that would bring our troops home from Iraq within a 6-month time frame. The Bring Our Troops Home and Sovereignty of Iraq Restoration Act is the first comprehensive legislative proposal to end the military occupation and provide a framework to help bring stability back to Iraq. One week ago, when he addressed the Nation, President Bush demonstrated to the world that he continues to remain blind to the realities on the ground in Iraq. Instead of putting forth a plan that will withdraw our troops, the President is increasing our military presence, escalating the number of troops by over 20,000. What President Bush fails to grasp is that our military presence is only fueling the insurgency, plunging Iraq further into chaos and civil war. Mr. Speaker, the November elections showed just exactly how fed up Americans are with the President's failed Iraq policy. It is time now to honor that mandate. It is now up to the Congress to catch up with the will of the people. During his weekly radio address on Saturday, President Bush challenged those of us who disagree with him to offer a plan of our own. Today, we have taken up his challenge.”