Wilson Reacts to President Bush's Iraq Speech

Wilson Reacts to President Bush's Iraq Speech

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) tonight released the following statement after President George W. Bush addressed the nation on the path forward in Iraq:

"Victory in Iraq is our only option. President Bush tonight laid out his plan for realizing victory and pledged United States' support - contingent upon the Iraqis' commitment to step-up their efforts toward achieving stability.

"This plan will require more of our brave soldiers to join with Iraqi Security Forces to quell the violence in Baghdad.

"Last week, I joined with House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Duncan Hunter and 26 other House Republicans in encouraging the President to move more Iraqi forces into Baghdad. I was pleased to hear this is exactly what will happen. Through combat experience, Iraqi forces will mature and will more quickly assume full control of Iraq's security."

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