HOUSE EXPRESSES UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE IN VICTORY IN IRAQ
December 16, 2005
"The House of Representatives has unshakable confidence that …United States Armed Forces, along with Iraqi and Coalition forces, shall achieve victory in Iraq."
Today, members of the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Res.612, confirming their commitment to victory in Iraq. Congressmen Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Mark Green (WI-08), Co-Chairs of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, made the following statements about this important resolution:
"Today, Congress firmly demonstrated its unwavering commitment to Victory in Iraq. As U.S. soldiers risk their lives to protect our country, they deserve to know that we believe in their mission and recognize their continued success. By supporting the presence of U.S. soldiers in Iraq and opposing an artificial timeline, we have sent a strong message to terrorists: we will not back down and they will not determine the destiny of Iraq," said Wilson.
"Following the successful completion of its first parliamentary elections, it's clear that democracy has begun to flower in Iraq. But, despite this great victory for the Iraqi people and our brave troops, enormous challenges still lie ahead. That's why it's crucial that we, as a Congress, continue supporting through both word and action the cause of freedom in Iraq. This resolution sends another clear message that we remain committed in that fight," said Green.
H. Res 612 resolves:
• The House of Representatives is committed to achieving victory in Iraq;
• The Iraqi election of December 15, 2005, was a crucial victory for the Iraqi people and Iraq's new democracy, and a defeat for the terrorists who seek to destroy that democracy;
• Encourages all Americans to express solidarity with the Iraqi people as they take another step toward their goal of a free, open, and democratic society;
• The successful Iraqi election of December 15, 2005, required the presence of United States Armed Forces, United States-trained Iraqi forces, and Coalition forces;
• The continued presence of United States Armed Forces in Iraq will be required only until Iraqi forces can stand up so our forces can stand down, and no longer than is required for that purpose;
• Setting an artificial timetable for the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq, or immediately terminating their deployment in Iraq and redeploying them elsewhere in the region, is fundamentally inconsistent with achieving victory in Iraq
• The House of Representatives recognizes and honors the tremendous sacrifices made by the members of the United States Armed Forces and their families, along with the members of Iraqi and Coalition forces; and
• The House of Representatives has unshakable confidence that, with the support of the American people and the Congress, United States Armed Forces, along with Iraqi and Coalition forces, shall achieve victory in Iraq.
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Today, members of the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Res.612, confirming their commitment to victory in Iraq. Congressmen Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Mark Green (WI-08), Co-Chairs of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, made the following statements about this important resolution:
"Today, Congress firmly demonstrated its unwavering commitment to Victory in Iraq. As U.S. soldiers risk their lives to protect our country, they deserve to know that we believe in their mission and recognize their continued success. By supporting the presence of U.S. soldiers in Iraq and opposing an artificial timeline, we have sent a strong message to terrorists: we will not back down and they will not determine the destiny of Iraq," said Wilson.
"Following the successful completion of its first parliamentary elections, it's clear that democracy has begun to flower in Iraq. But, despite this great victory for the Iraqi people and our brave troops, enormous challenges still lie ahead. That's why it's crucial that we, as a Congress, continue supporting through both word and action the cause of freedom in Iraq. This resolution sends another clear message that we remain committed in that fight," said Green.
H. Res 612 resolves:
• The House of Representatives is committed to achieving victory in Iraq;
• The Iraqi election of December 15, 2005, was a crucial victory for the Iraqi people and Iraq's new democracy, and a defeat for the terrorists who seek to destroy that democracy;
• Encourages all Americans to express solidarity with the Iraqi people as they take another step toward their goal of a free, open, and democratic society;
• The successful Iraqi election of December 15, 2005, required the presence of United States Armed Forces, United States-trained Iraqi forces, and Coalition forces;
• The continued presence of United States Armed Forces in Iraq will be required only until Iraqi forces can stand up so our forces can stand down, and no longer than is required for that purpose;
• Setting an artificial timetable for the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq, or immediately terminating their deployment in Iraq and redeploying them elsewhere in the region, is fundamentally inconsistent with achieving victory in Iraq
• The House of Representatives recognizes and honors the tremendous sacrifices made by the members of the United States Armed Forces and their families, along with the members of Iraqi and Coalition forces; and
• The House of Representatives has unshakable confidence that, with the support of the American people and the Congress, United States Armed Forces, along with Iraqi and Coalition forces, shall achieve victory in Iraq.
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