Wilson: Democratic Proposal is Recipe for Defeat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2007

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Wilson: Democratic Proposal is Recipe for Defeat

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, today released the following statement after Democratic leaders put forth a plan setting a timetable for US troop withdrawal from Iraq:

“This measure is a poorly disguised wolf in sheep’s clothing. Draped in the cover of an emergency supplemental bill, this proposal will snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

“Movement of US troops must be determined by commanders on the ground - not politicians in Washington.

“As Republicans continue to advocate on behalf of our troops’ success, victory in the Global War on Terrorism, and the protection of American families, I hope moderate Democrats will stand up for the troops and join us in opposing this reckless legislation.”

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