Pelosi: "It's Time for Real Leadership Against Terrorism, Not Just Republicans' Half-Truths and Scare Tactics"

Pelosi: ‘It's Time for Real Leadership Against Terrorism, Not Just Republicans' Half-Truths and Scare Tactics'

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Majority Leader John Boehner's inflammatory comments about Democrats and the war on terror:

"If anyone attacks America they will be dealt with swiftly and surely.

"Rather than try to defend their own failed record, Republicans have resorted to the desperation politics of fear. It is long past time for Republicans to be honest with American people and stop questioning the patriotism of those who recognize that the President's Iraq policy has not worked, is making us less safe, and must be changed.

"If Mr. Boehner has a concern with the Hamdan decision, he should take it to the U.S. Supreme Court, where a majority of the justices found that Mr. Bush was operating outside of the rule of law. Attempting to criticize the decision by criticizing those whose views were validated by the Court reveals a lack of substantive argument and shows a profound lack of understanding about the way our democracy works.

"It's time for real leadership against terrorism, not just Republicans' half-truths and scare tactics. The American people will see through the Republicans cynical tactics and choose a new direction in the war against terror."

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