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James Barrett: “As an American currently serving my nation in uniform, I respectfully urge my political leaders in Congress to fully…”

On the recordMay 10, 2007
As an American currently serving my nation in uniform, I respectfully urge my political leaders in Congress to fully support our mission in Iraq and halt any calls for retreat. The war in Iraq is a necessary and just effort to bring freedom to the Middle East and protect America from further attacks. We are respectfully asking for full support in finishing the mission you assigned us here in Iraq. Patience and resolve will result in a stable democratic country in the Middle East. Early withdrawal will result in a stronger enemy, a weaker America and a demoralized united armed forces. We need your support to finish the job. Mr. Speaker, these are the thoughts of men and women fighting this war. We owe it to them to listen. They've earned it.
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James Barrett
Republican · South Carolina
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Addressing a petition from servicemen in Iraq urging support for the mission there.

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