Troops pressure Congress to back pullout from Iraq

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Activists on Tuesday delivered to Congress a petition signed by more than 1,000 current servicemembers calling for an end to military operations in Iraq.

A pair of Democratic congressmen and a coalition of anti-war groups used the event to support cutting off all funds for Iraq operations, saying lawmakers must use any means necessary to end the conflict.

The petition states that staying in Iraq is “not worth the price” and asks for a prompt withdrawal from the country.

“Our brothers are dying while politicians are squabbling,” said organizer Sgt. Liam Madden, a Marine stationed with the headquarters battalion at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. “If you are funding a war that puts troops in harm’s way, you are not supporting the troops.”


http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=42831

is 'symbolic' resolution

Democrats say they have a solid Senate majority against the plan, including perhaps a dozen Republicans, so the resolution is effectively a symbolic vote of no confidence in Bush's war plan. Only after that vote will they look at ways to use Congress'power over funding.

Thanks for posting. :hi:

The phrase "Support Our Troops" belongs to us, now. :patriot:

Governor Kulongoski need to take steps to call up the Oregon and Washington National Guard - indefinitely - for state emergency service. No more dead and maimed Northwest guys (women too, God help us) for the fool Bush the subverted crook Cheney and the neocons.

Welcome to DU! I lived in Coos Bay briefly, as a child.