William H. Frist said "I understand. I will speak to the Kerry amendment. I will read that amendment just so my colleagues will be clear what I am talking to. The amendment says: The President shall reach an agreement as soon as possible with the Government of Iraq on a schedule for the withdrawal of United States combat troops from Iraq by December 31, 2006, leaving only forces that are critical to completing the mission of standing up Iraqi security forces. As I look at this amendment, as we evaluate it, I think the first thing we must do is say: What if we did cut and run? I know we hear that discussion of a rapid withdrawal. In many ways, I am glad this amendment has come to the floor, that it has been put on the floor by Senator Kerry. I think we do have to grasp what is at stake, and if we withdraw from Iraq----" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 15, 2006

I understand. I will speak to the Kerry amendment. I will read that amendment just so my colleagues will be clear what I am talking to. The amendment says: The President shall reach an agreement as soon as possible with the Government of Iraq on a schedule for the withdrawal of United States combat troops from Iraq by December 31, 2006, leaving only forces that are critical to completing the mission of standing up Iraqi security forces. As I look at this amendment, as we evaluate it, I think the first thing we must do is say: What if we did cut and run? I know we hear that discussion of a rapid withdrawal. In many ways, I am glad this amendment has come to the floor, that it has been put on the floor by Senator Kerry. I think we do have to grasp what is at stake, and if we withdraw from Iraq----

Said by

William H. Frist

Tennessee

Source

govinfo.gov

Share on X Share on Facebook Email this quote