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Republican Members Call Senate Democrat Amendment on Rumsfeld "Political Grandstanding"
WASHINGTON , DC -Republican Members of Congress today issued the following statements in response to Senate Democrats' attempts to introduce a resolution forcing a vote of no confidence in Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and the Bush Administration's Iraq policies:
"We are living in a pivotal time in the history of our world. Our way of life is under siege. Our men and women in the armed forces are risking their lives daily to defend our freedoms. Yet, in the face of such high stakes, Democrats choose instead to demonize our nation's leaders and politicize the most critical issue of our time - defeating terrorism worldwide. The American people will not be duped by Democrats' smoke and mirrors. As President Bush and Republicans in Congress continue to pursue an aggressive strategy to win the Global War on Terror, Americans will see the Democrats' tactics for what they are: political grandstanding that distracts from protecting American families."
- Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC)
"The President and his administration have shown a deep understanding of the distinct challenges of terrorism, a commitment to taking the fight to the terrorists, and an assurance that our government will utilize all necessary tools to protect our homeland. I agree with those who liken this to a World War III. We are in a fight for the future of our civilization, and we must remain deeply committed to this effort."
- Congressman Phil Gingrey (R-GA)
"It's near-sighted to think we can walk away from the main front of the War on Terror and distract this nation's focus with meaningless resolutions. We must remain committed to fighting terrorism, both at home and abroad. These terrorists are committed to killing Americans and disrupting our way of life. We must continue to fight terrorism with the same dedication and passion as we near the fifth anniversary of 9/11. This political stunt is another example of the Democrats putting their blind desire to capture the Majority ahead of the security of this nation."
- Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA)
"It is just plain irresponsible for elected officials to play politics during a time of war. Terrorism does not stop for midterm elections, and the Democrats believe it is harmless to spin their wheels and rhetoric for the television cameras as our men and women defend us in the War on Terror. It is not harmless. Their posturing has a negative affect on the safety of Americans and our troops worldwide. Secretary Rumsfeld has done a fine job of transforming the outdated and conventional armed forces program into the modern day force required to fight contemporary terrorism. While I recognize some things could have been done differently, he and those in the Department of Defense are adapting improved strategies and procedures in response to ongoing changes in our defense needs."
- Congressman Steve King (R-IA)
"This was yet another cheap attempt by the Democrats to cause more polarization on the War on Terror for their own political gain. It is a shame they choose to ignore and overshadow the many successes in the War on Terror in this manner."
- Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
"We are in the midst of a worldwide war against terrorism. Attacks on the leadership of this administration's defense strategy are little more than grandstanding by opposition opportunists. I want to thank Secretary Rumsfeld for his leadership. He has led the Department of Defense during two wars, wars that resulted in the liberation of 25 million people in Afghanistan and 25 million people in Iraq . Now is not the time to change the leadership. Retreat is not the answer and no is not a policy."
- Congressman Henry Brown (R-SC)
"If you believe that George Bush and Don Rumsfeld are causing our problems with Muslim terrorists, then you absolutely have to believe that Bill Clinton caused 9-11. There is no choice because we know unequivocally that the planning and preparation for 9-11 were all begun and almost completed while Bill Clinton was President. The fact is that, though Bill Clinton may be guilty of many things, he did nothing to deserve 9-11 being plotted while he was President. Actually, if you look at the areas and causes for which he committed troops, it was almost always to help Muslims. He was the most friendly President in history to Palestinians. Clinton did nothing to deserve the 9-11 atrocity being plotted while he was President. The current President understands we are in a world war for our survival and we cannot withdraw. It will keep coming after us unless we get it first. The failure to win means we are sent back to another Dark Ages. We are safer today than we were on 9 / 11 because now we know we are in a war, and we did not in 1993 after the first attack on the World Trade Center and the Terrorists know now that they have been engaged, have paid and are continuing to pay the price for there acts of war against us."
- Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX)
Republican Members Call Senate Democrat Amendment on Rumsfeld "Political Grandstanding"
WASHINGTON , DC -Republican Members of Congress today issued the following statements in response to Senate Democrats' attempts to introduce a resolution forcing a vote of no confidence in Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and the Bush Administration's Iraq policies:
"We are living in a pivotal time in the history of our world. Our way of life is under siege. Our men and women in the armed forces are risking their lives daily to defend our freedoms. Yet, in the face of such high stakes, Democrats choose instead to demonize our nation's leaders and politicize the most critical issue of our time - defeating terrorism worldwide. The American people will not be duped by Democrats' smoke and mirrors. As President Bush and Republicans in Congress continue to pursue an aggressive strategy to win the Global War on Terror, Americans will see the Democrats' tactics for what they are: political grandstanding that distracts from protecting American families."
- Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC)
"The President and his administration have shown a deep understanding of the distinct challenges of terrorism, a commitment to taking the fight to the terrorists, and an assurance that our government will utilize all necessary tools to protect our homeland. I agree with those who liken this to a World War III. We are in a fight for the future of our civilization, and we must remain deeply committed to this effort."
- Congressman Phil Gingrey (R-GA)
"It's near-sighted to think we can walk away from the main front of the War on Terror and distract this nation's focus with meaningless resolutions. We must remain committed to fighting terrorism, both at home and abroad. These terrorists are committed to killing Americans and disrupting our way of life. We must continue to fight terrorism with the same dedication and passion as we near the fifth anniversary of 9/11. This political stunt is another example of the Democrats putting their blind desire to capture the Majority ahead of the security of this nation."
- Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA)
"It is just plain irresponsible for elected officials to play politics during a time of war. Terrorism does not stop for midterm elections, and the Democrats believe it is harmless to spin their wheels and rhetoric for the television cameras as our men and women defend us in the War on Terror. It is not harmless. Their posturing has a negative affect on the safety of Americans and our troops worldwide. Secretary Rumsfeld has done a fine job of transforming the outdated and conventional armed forces program into the modern day force required to fight contemporary terrorism. While I recognize some things could have been done differently, he and those in the Department of Defense are adapting improved strategies and procedures in response to ongoing changes in our defense needs."
- Congressman Steve King (R-IA)
"This was yet another cheap attempt by the Democrats to cause more polarization on the War on Terror for their own political gain. It is a shame they choose to ignore and overshadow the many successes in the War on Terror in this manner."
- Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
"We are in the midst of a worldwide war against terrorism. Attacks on the leadership of this administration's defense strategy are little more than grandstanding by opposition opportunists. I want to thank Secretary Rumsfeld for his leadership. He has led the Department of Defense during two wars, wars that resulted in the liberation of 25 million people in Afghanistan and 25 million people in Iraq . Now is not the time to change the leadership. Retreat is not the answer and no is not a policy."
- Congressman Henry Brown (R-SC)
"If you believe that George Bush and Don Rumsfeld are causing our problems with Muslim terrorists, then you absolutely have to believe that Bill Clinton caused 9-11. There is no choice because we know unequivocally that the planning and preparation for 9-11 were all begun and almost completed while Bill Clinton was President. The fact is that, though Bill Clinton may be guilty of many things, he did nothing to deserve 9-11 being plotted while he was President. Actually, if you look at the areas and causes for which he committed troops, it was almost always to help Muslims. He was the most friendly President in history to Palestinians. Clinton did nothing to deserve the 9-11 atrocity being plotted while he was President. The current President understands we are in a world war for our survival and we cannot withdraw. It will keep coming after us unless we get it first. The failure to win means we are sent back to another Dark Ages. We are safer today than we were on 9 / 11 because now we know we are in a war, and we did not in 1993 after the first attack on the World Trade Center and the Terrorists know now that they have been engaged, have paid and are continuing to pay the price for there acts of war against us."
- Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX)
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