Political Quotes

“In the global war on terror, Iraq is a major theater of conflict. We chose to take the war to the terrorists, where they live, where they seek refuge, and not allow them to again gather strength and the resources to attack us in the United States. We removed Saddam Hussein's regime. But the job is only partially complete. We must finish our duty by securing and stabilizing Iraq. This rebuilding effort cannot be done on the cheap. It is an investment in the safety and the security of the United States and its allies. It is a long-term investment. Our troops must have the resources necessary to win the war on terror. This supplemental will enable the American-led coalition the opportunity to leave Iraq under the stable and secure control of the Iraqi people. It will also assist the Iraqi people in rebuilding their country. While Saddam Hussein built dozens of palaces for himself and his family and funded the accumulation of weapons and a massive military buildup, he allowed the infrastructure such as the water and sewer systems and electrical grid to crumble. As a result, Iraq is more than $100 billion in debt and unable to tap the full potential of its resources.”