Political Quotes

“It states in part: Dear Mr. Secretary, we are writing to request that you or your Deputy, together with Joint Chiefs . . . testify before the Armed Services Committee next week, in both open and closed session-- We have now decided it will be just in closed session-- on current and potential U.S. military operations. . . . And the letter flows thereafter. It will be part of the Record. In no way is this to be construed as a summons to the Secretary by myself or Senator Levin with respect to our concerns about the consultation process between the Department of Defense and the Congress. To amplify on my concern about certain inquiries that have been received in my office in the last roughly 36 hours, I do feel very strongly about the situation in Iraq; likewise, the situation in Korea. I believe every Member of this body feels very strongly about it. Frankly, candidly, and proudly, I say that our President has exhibited the extraordinary leadership with regard to particularly the situation in Iraq and the manner in which he has taken steps in the international arena--the United Nations, the Security Council--working with the heads of state and governments of nations which are now and have been close friends and allies in trying to bring about peace in this world.…”