Rep. Issa Statement on Iraq Pull-Out Plan

Rep. Issa Statement on Iraq Pull-Out Plan

Congressman Darrell Issa, today, made the following statement on the plan announced by the Democratic House Leadership to set conditions for a continued military deployment in Iraq and a deadline for withdrawal:

"As the representative of Marines who have fought with extraordinary valor in Iraq, someone who has criticized the mistakes made by this Administration in Iraq, and a supporter of a broader diplomatic engagement throughout the Middle East, I am adamantly opposed to this plan for defeat," said Issa. "The Democratic Leadership have outlined a set of meet-or-withdraw-goals for Iraq that will become a defacto battle plan for Al-Qaeda and other extremists. Our enemies will attempt to force our withdrawal and achieve victory by defeating the artificial goals set by this legislation."

"As the representative for Camp Pendleton who has fought to improve conditions on-base as well as improvements in healthcare for veterans, I find it incredibly offensive that Democrats would hold funding for real and immediate needs of military families and active duty personnel hostage by placing it in a measure that will clearly not be signed into law. It is a deplorable tactic that underscores the fact that Democrats recognize this bill is only for political purposes."

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