Wilson Statement on President Obama’s Iraq Withdrawal Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 27, 2009

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after President Obama announced his plans for withdrawal of United States combat forces from Iraq.

“Any decision made regarding the size and nature of our forces in Iraq or any theater of combat must be made deliberately and cautiously. It must be a strategic determination with the safety of our brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines as our primary responsibility.

“I appreciate that President Obama has signaled his willingness to revisit his strategy if conditions on the ground change. This will help ensure that our troops are protected and the hard fought gains we have seen are not lost.

“It is thanks to the tremendous courage and professionalism of our military and their leadership – including General David Petraeus and General Ray Odierno – that we have an opportunity to begin bringing our troops home with success. Our generation and future generations will be forever in their debt for having sacrificed so much for our freedom.”

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