Wilson Votes to Uphold Veto

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2007

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Wilson Votes to Uphold Veto

Calls on Democrats to Stop Playing Politics

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, today voted to support President Bush’s veto of the Democrat Iraq Supplemental bill. The veto was upheld by a 222 - 203 vote. A two-thirds majority is needed to override a presidential veto.

Wilson released the following statement:

“Democrat leaders yesterday staged a ceremony to send their defeatist supplemental bill to President Bush. As Democrats coalesced around their proposal of surrender, our troops in Baghdad waited yet another day for critical funding.

“The sad irony is that for all of their pomp and circumstance, Democrat leaders knew this bill would never see the light of day. As promised, President Bush vetoed the legislation last night.

“The clock has struck midnight for Democrats in Congress. The time for political grandstanding has come to an end. I am hopeful we can now get down to the business of providing for our troops as they fight to protect American families.”

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