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John Hall: “Today marks the start of the 5th year of the war in Iraq; and as I begin my statement, I want to recognize the honorable…”

On the recordMarch 19, 2007
Today marks the start of the 5th year of the war in Iraq; and as I begin my statement, I want to recognize the honorable service of the men and women who have served our country in Iraq. I want to honor the memories of the 3,188 servicemembers who have given their lives in Iraq, including five men from my district and over 50 officers of the United States Army who graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, which I am proud is in my district. While I believe the war in Iraq has been a mistake, I deeply respect the honor and integrity of those who have given their lives following the orders of their Commander in Chief. In light of the sacrifices of so many of our men and women in uniform, it saddens me that I have to come to the floor of the House of Representatives and say I believe this war has been a strategic blunder in our efforts to fight terrorism.
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John Hall
Democratic · New York
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Reflecting on the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War and honoring servicemembers.

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