Stand Firm on Iraq
Posted by Nick on April 3rd, 2008
A Washington Times editorial today echoed House Republicans in stating that undeniable progress is being made by our troops in Iraq:
The Republican Party has been united on the war issue. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader John Boehner have done a solid job of driving home the point that, with violence down and parliament making political progress that would have been unthinkable a year ago on issues like sharing oil revenues and amnesty for lower-level Ba’athists, it would be a grave mistake to abandon Iraq now.
MORE:
Boehner Delivers Remarks to American Legion (4/1/008)
Boehner: “Honor Our Troops By Honoring What They Fight For and Giving Them Every Tool They Need to Succed in Their Mission” (4/1/08)
Boehner Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Iraq War (3/19/08)
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Rep. Peter Hoeksta: Pelosi’s Vacation Alibi
Posted by Nick on March 24th, 2008
Today in National Review Online, Rep. Peter Hoeskstra asks why Speaker Pelosi and the Democratic leadership refuse to allow a vote on the bi-partisan Senate-passed FISA bill:
Pelosi’s Vacation Alibi
Why won’t Speaker Pelosi simply allow an honest up or down vote on the bipartisan Senate FISA bill?
By Peter Hoekstra
Earlier this month, the House of Representatives Democrat leadership was in a panic as it faced another lengthy congressional recess without House action to fix a serious problem with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that is hampering the ability of U.S. intelligence agencies to monitor the communications of foreign terrorists. In February, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi set off a firestorm of criticism when she adjourned the House for a one-week recess without taking action on a bipartisan Senate bill to fix the FISA problem and allowed legislation providing a temporary fix to expire. House Democrats feared more criticism if they left town again without appearing to take action on this issue…
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On the Fifth Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Posted by Nick on March 19th, 2008
From the House Armed Services Committee Republicans:
Rep. John McHugh (R-NY), Military Personnel Subcommittee Ranking Republican:
“It is clear today that we have moved toward a better situation in Iraq, and that is principally because of the work of our men and women in uniform. Their dedication, commitment and sacrifice over the past five years have been a model to the nation, and we owe an enormous debt of gratitude to our service personnel and their families. I am looking forward to General Petraeus’ testimony before the House in early April. I am hopeful we can continue to safely and responsibly bring our troops home without negatively impacting the security of the region.”
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Links for March 19, 2008
Posted by GOP Leader Press Office on March 19th, 2008
Iraq Five Years On: The Coalition Is Winning the War Against Al-Qaeda (The Heritage Foundation)
…Ultimately, Iraq is a microcosm of a larger war the United States and Great Britain are waging against Islamist terrorism and extremism. The battles on the streets of Iraq have a direct relevance to the national security of the U.S. and its allies, and to walk away from this front line of the war against Islamist terrorism would significantly increase the terrorist threat to the West itself.
This is a long-term conflict that must be fought to ensure the security of the free world. America’s recent success in Iraq demonstrates that this is a war that can and must be won.
Iraqi law paves way for provincial vote (AP)
…Iraq’s presidential council approved a law Wednesday that paves the way for provincial elections, giving a major boost to U.S.-backed efforts to promote national reconciliation on the fifth anniversary of the war.
The move came two days after Vice President Dick Cheney visited Baghdad to press Iraqi leaders to overcome their differences and take advantage of a lull in violence to make political progress.
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Podcast Update
Posted by Nick on March 17th, 2008
 Audio from the March 13th press briefing can now be found on the House Republican Leader Podcast. If iTunes is installed on your computer, you can click here to subscribe.
MORE: Past episodes and more information on Podcasts
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Podcast Update
Posted by Nick on March 11th, 2008
Audio from today’s Republican Leadership stakeout can now be found on the House Republican Leader Podcast. If iTunes is installed on your computer, you can click here to subscribe.
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Wash Times Boehner Op-Ed: Broken Promises
Posted by GOP Leader Press Office on July 2nd, 2007
“In November, House Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, triumphantly declared that ‘Democrats are prepared to govern and ready to lead.’ She said Democrats would make the 110th Congress ‘the most honest, ethical and open Congress in history.’ That was then.”
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