Fortenberry:  Petraeus and Crocker Testimony Reveals Diplomatic Progress

Washington, DC - Tomorrow General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker will appear before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on which Congressman Jeff Fortenberry serves.  Their testimony is an update on the security, political, and economic situation in Iraq as called for by Congress.

“The good news is that steady progress has been made.  However, the situation in Iraq remains fragile and complex.  Augmenting security efforts with enhanced international and regional diplomacy is one critical component for continued progress.  I was pleased that the testimony thus far has highlighted this important point,” Fortenberry said.

Last year Fortenberry called for a diplomatic surge in the Middle East to strengthen our security efforts.  In December he introduced House Resolution 272, legislation that urges the U.S. Government to engage international stakeholders and governments in the region to curtail destabilizing influences, help prevent the spread of violence, and address the humanitarian concerns of displaced persons.

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