Wilson Rebukes Pelosi's Pessimistic Rhetoric

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement after Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) called the war in Iraq a "grotesque mistake" and "without success"on the floor of the House of Representatives:"Mrs. Pelosi's recent statements should come as a shock to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who are currently risking their lives in Iraq and over 25 million Iraqis who now live in a free society," said Wilson. "Her incredible remarks prove that she is either out of touch with reality or simply continues to believe that pessimism is the best way to score political points. "The progress in Iraq is real. Schools are being built, security forces are improving, the economy is growing, and the Iraqi people are notably more optimistic about the future of their country. In the face of such success, how can Mrs. Pelosi possibly call this war a ‘grotesque mistake?' "Mrs. Pelosi should apologize to our troops for her disparaging and irresponsible remarks. When our country is at war, she should at least recognize our troops' accomplishments and support their brave efforts to protect our country from terrorists." NOTE: While speaking on the rule for the Department of Defense Appropriations for FY '06 on Thursday, June 16, Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:"Each passing day confirms the Iraq War has been a grotesque mistake.  We are here today considering a rule for a defense appropriation bill that will provide another 45 billion dollars for that war.  In addition to the hundreds of billions already appropriated and the end is not in sight.  This money has been spent in Iraq without question by Congress, without accountability from the administration and without success."###