Wilson Statement on Gen. McChrystal Interview

"It is important for us to stay focused on achieving success in Afghanistan through a multi-dimensional counterinsurgency strategy. Inappropriate comments and interviews offered to the media should not distract us from this goal at such a critical time in our Afghanistan efforts.

"The top priority of this Administration and Congress should be supporting our troops on the ground as they face a determined enemy. Congress should immediately pass a clean, non-contentious troop funding bill so our military operations are not disrupted," said Congressman Joe Wilson.

Congressman Joe Wilson, co-chair of the Afghanistan Caucus, has been to Afghanistan nine times. He is a 31 year veteran of the Army Reserve and Army National Guard with four sons currently serving in the military.

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