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LEWIS
URGES CONGRESS TO LISTEN TO PETRAEUS, ALLOW MILITARY LEADERS TO SUCCEED IN
IRAQ
WASHINGTON
– Congressman Jerry Lewis urged his fellow House members Monday to listen to
Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker and support the continued
efforts of the
U.S.
military leaders to stabilize
Iraq
and continue
America
’s fight against terrorism.
Lewis issued the following statement Monday:
“Everyone knows the integrity and intellect of Gen. Petreaus, but Ambassador
Crocker is equally insightful, and the two of them make up a magnificent team to
represent
America
’s interests in fighting this war against those who would attack us and
undermine freedom.”
“They have presented an unassailable report that the efforts by our armed
forces have produced success, reducing violence not only in
Anbar
Province
but in a number of areas throughout
Iraq
. Religious and ethnic killings have declined dramatically, and the plan has
reduced truck bomb attacks by nearly half. The political climate is still
troubling, but the Iraqis clearly understand that they must come together if
they are to set their nation on a path to stability and peace.”
“The American people understand that we must trust thoughtful military leaders
like Gen. Petreaus to complete the work of stabilizing
Iraq
and allowing our troops to come home. Polls show two-thirds or more believe
Congress should not force a politically-motivated decision on these leaders.”
“Our success or failure in
Iraq
will be watched closely by
Syria
and
Iran
and
Afghanistan
. The future actions by these nations will almost certainly be determined by our
actions in
Iraq
.
America
is the last bastion of protection for freedom and stability in the world, and
we must make it clear in
Iraq
that we will not turn away from that responsibility.”
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