Virginia Foxx: “Democracy dealt terrorism another major blow last week with the defeat of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the mastermind behind…”

“Democracy dealt terrorism another major blow last week with the defeat of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the mastermind behind countless brutal acts of terror. This was a crucial victory for Iraq's new democracy, and major setback for the terrorists who seek to destroy that democracy. Mr. Speaker, we all know the sacrifices our military has made to ensure our freedoms and our safety. They fought bravely and served honorably. That is why I cannot understand why some members of the press and some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle put a negative spin on our military's accomplishments. These folks need to focus on the great progress we are making and stop listening to liberal newspaper editorial columns. Last week's silencing of al Qaeda's top leader in Iraq should silence their false views on the war on terror. Mr. Speaker, I would like to close with a quote by an Army major serving his third tour in Iraq. ``For every vividly portrayed suicide bombing, there are hundreds of thousands of people living quiet, if often uncertain, lives. For every depressing story of unrest and instability, there is an untold story of potential and hope. The impression of Iraq as an unfathomable quagmire is false and dangerously misleading.'' ____________________”