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from Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin
HERSETH SANDLIN: WE NEED A BIPARTISAN WAY FORWARD IN IRAQ Joins Group of 14 Democrats and 14 Republicans to Sign Bipartisan Agreement September 27, 2007, Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin this week joined a bipartisan effort to break the partisan gridlock on Iraq. Rep. Herseth Sandlin is one of 14 Democrats joining 14 Republicans to sign the compact, which is comprised of eight principles to help guide the House of Representatives away from political infighting and toward a bipartisan solution on Iraq. Rep. Herseth Sandlin said, “Like many Americans, I’ve been frustrated that the debate about Iraq has been so partisan and so extreme. Some would like to have it be all or nothing, and choose between immediate withdrawal or staying the course; cutting off funding versus unlimited funds without accountability. I don’t think that serves our nation well, or the troops who are fighting in Iraq. And I am certain that it doesn’t help make any progress on the one goal everyone can agree on: figuring out a way to get our troops home safely as soon as is practically possible.” She added, “We have so much to gain by focusing on policy areas where we agree, rather than escalating the political rhetoric. I think this compact represents a strong statement to both parties’ leadership that there can be a middle path forward.” The compact sets out fundamental and common sense principles to guide the dialogue on Iraq. Text of the Compact is as follows:
The Compact is signed by the following Members of Congress: Rep. John S. Tanner (D-TN) Rep. Michael N. Castle (R-DE) Rep. Gene Taylor (D-MS) Rep. Thomas E. Petri (R-WI) Rep. Robert E. (Bud) Cramer, Jr. (D-AL) Rep. Christopher Shays (R-CT) Rep. Marion Berry (D-AR) Rep. Wayne T. Gilchrest (R-MD) Rep. Allen Boyd (D-FL) Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA) Rep. Phil English (R-PA) Rep. Nick Lampson (D-TX) Rep. Steven C. LaTourette (R-OH) Rep. Dennis Moore (D-KS) Rep. Sue Wilkins Myrick (R-NC) Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT) Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL) Rep. Mike Ross (D-AR) Rep. Timothy V. Johnson (R-IL) Rep. Lincoln Davis (D-TN) Rep. Mark Steven Kirk (R-IL) Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) Rep. Dan Boren (D-OK) Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-PA) Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) Rep. Charles W. Dent (R-PA).
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Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin serves South Dakota in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate Democrats committed to fiscal discipline and strong national security, and is co-chair of the Rural Working Group, which is dedicated to raising the profile of issues important to rural America. She also serves on three committees vital to South Dakota’s interests: Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs and Natural Resources. In the 110th Congress, Rep. Herseth Sandlin was one of only 15 members appointed to serve on the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. |
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