Wilson Supports Increased Oversight of President’s Iraq Strategy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 22, 2007

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Wilson Supports Increased Oversight of President’s Iraq Strategy

Endorses Republican Efforts to Establish Select Committee for Oversight

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee, today endorsed a plan put forward by Republican Leaders for identifying benchmarks for success in Iraq and establishing a select committee to oversee the implementation of said benchmarks. Wilson released the following statement:

“President Bush has put forward a new strategy for victory in Iraq. Now more than ever, it is time for Democrats and Republicans to come together to ensure this strategy is a success.

“I applaud John Boehner’s leadership and foresight on this issue. It is critical that we succeed in Iraq. Congressional oversight is a key component in holding all parties accountable and ensuring progress.

“I urge Speaker Pelosi to agree to this proposal and quickly move to establish the bipartisan select committee recommended by Leader Boehner.”

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