John Conyers: “Tonight members of the Congressional Black Caucus stand with the American people to tell the President once more: it is…”

“Tonight members of the Congressional Black Caucus stand with the American people to tell the President once more: it is time to end the war in Iraq. As co-chairs of the Out of Iraq Caucus, two of my fellow CBC members, Representatives Maxine Waters and Barbara Lee, are among the preeminent leaders in Congress in the fight to end this misbegotten war. I want to thank them for their leadership and for their tireless efforts to bring our troops home. Last week's much-anticipated testimony, report and 'new plan' were just more of the same. Once again refusing to heed the facts on the ground and the wishes of the American people, President Bush simply reiterated his stubborn commitment to continue his failed policy in Iraq. The 'progress' reported by the Administration is arguable. But what is not subject to debate is this: there is no such thing as 'winning' an occupation. We cannot have a military 'victory' in Iraq. The only way out of this quagmire is a political solution. And after more than four years, there has been no political progress in Iraq.”