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Providing For Consideration of H.R. 1591, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, And Iraq Accountability Act, 2007

Floor Speech

Date: March 22, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense Foreign Affairs Veterans Health and Health Care


PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1591, U.S. TROOP READINESS, VETERANS' HEALTH, AND IRAQ ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, 2007 -- (House of Representatives - March 22, 2007)

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Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this legislation, in support of our troops, in support of our veterans, and in strong support of ending the Iraq war.

After 4 years of mismanagement, mistakes and excuses, the Bush administration and their supporters in Congress continue to be comfortable with a ``stay the course'' policy, while American troops are in the middle of an Iraq civil war.

Passing this supplemental appropriation requires leadership. It will be the Democrats passing this bill, taking the first historic step towards ending President Bush's Iraq war.

It will be Democrats who hold President Bush and President Maliki accountable for achieving the political conditions that will allow U.S. troops to come home safe and soon.

Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Obey, Chairman Murtha all deserve to be recognized for their courage and their leadership in bringing this war to an end.

And I urge all my colleagues to support this bill and take the first important step towards ending the war in Iraq.

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