Doug Lamborn: “like many of my House colleagues, I traveled with a Congressional delegation to Iraq during the August recess, and I…”

“like many of my House colleagues, I traveled with a Congressional delegation to Iraq during the August recess, and I rise now to speak about the successes that I saw and experienced firsthand while in Iraq. Mr. Speaker, the members of our armed services are working tirelessly each day and night in Iraq to rebuild this country and to ensure our national security. While in Iraq, I had an opportunity in Fallujah to meet with marines from Colorado Springs who were upbeat about the progress in Iraq and were certain that their accomplishments during the surge had produced a truly positive result. They were also equally concerned that people at home in the United States did not understand how successful they have been. After my visit to Iraq, I am pleased to say that I am even more sure than ever that their mission has not been in vain. They truly are making a difference for the Iraqi people and for the communities in which these people live. During our visit, we met with GEN David Petraeus who had many positive things to say about the progress that has been made since the surge began.”