Political Quotes

“Congress heard from General Petraeus today that significant progress is being made in Afghanistan. We've heard that before. Military and civilian leaders have for years told lawmakers and the public that we're making progress in Afghanistan. We heard it here 7 years ago when President Karzai of Afghanistan talked about our presence there as being a journey of success and victory. President Bush at the same time was saying that a revival was under way. In another joint press conference in 2006, President Bush says progress is being made. In 2007, Lieutenant General Eikenberry says we're on a steady path. In 2008, President Bush says we're making good progress. In October 2008, General McKiernan says we're not losing, and President Bush says there has been progress. We keep hearing the same story over and over again. Now President Obama has requested another $113 billion to continue the war in Afghanistan in fiscal year 2012. That sum will be on top of the $454.7 billion that has already been spent. It is time that Congress stepped up, denied the money, and got out of Afghanistan. Mr. Speaker, we have a vote coming up this Thursday to accomplish that. ____________________”