Speaker Boehner Leads Congressional Visit to Iraq to See Progress, Assess Next Steps

[easyrider]

http://www.speaker.g...cumentID=237355

Speaker Boehner Leads Congressional Visit to Iraq to See Progress, Assess Next Steps

Washington (Apr 17)House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) led a six-member congressional delegation to Iraq this weekend. The trip came at a crucial time for Iraq as the last U.S. forces are scheduled to depart the country by year’s end. Boehner issued the following statement on the delegation visit:

“Just four years ago, a terrorist insurgency was killing innocent civilians and wreaking havoc across the country. Today Iraq is a different country. By taking the fight to al-Qaeda, the insurgency, and other terrorist threats, our men and women in uniform succeeded in providing greater security to the Iraqi population and giving the government the time to build capacity to more effectively meet the needs of the Iraqi people. Our members were able to see this progress firsthand.

“As a result of the significant progress that has been made, the drawdown of U.S. troops that began under the previous administration has been able to continue. Our first priority must be ensuring that the remaining 46,000 U.S. forces and their civilian counterparts that are working with the Government of Iraq and advising and assisting the Iraqi Security Forces have the resources and support they need to complete their mission.

"It is also critically important that we continue to assist and engage with the Iraqi Government to ensure that the hard-fought gains in a post-combat Iraq translate into long-term success. Iraq is critical to our immediate and long-term national security interests, and we must protect the economic, political, and security progress that has been made. The delegation focused on the issues expected to determine how the Government of Iraq and the United States proceed during the transition this year and how we will continue to work to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship moving forward which fully respects Iraq’s sovereignty and reflects core U.S. interests and values.

“This discussion about progress in Iraq wouldn’t have been possible were it not for the courage and sacrifices made by our troops and diplomats, as well as their families. We give thanks for all that they have done, and continue to do, to advance freedom abroad and strengthen our security at home.”

NOTE: Joining Speaker Boehner on the delegation visit are Reps. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Mike Conaway (R-TX), Tom Rooney (R-FL), Joe Heck (R-NV), and Dan Boren (D-OK). While in Iraq, the delegation met with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Ambassador James Jeffrey, and senior military leaders.

Edited April 18, 2011 by easyrider

[Aqua Dude]

i like this article....i don't think all is set in stone jsut yet....but extremely close

when i that the mission has been complete rather than "...they need to complete their mission.", then i'll truly be convienced

[aaanth]

what is it in this article that prompts you to feel that it "seems this ride might be over already?"

it's great for pr and political solidarity but...

just curious...

am i missing something?

[Mr.B.]

I thank you for the post, it was truly worth reading. But I don' t see this as the end of our ride, I think we still have some more stops to make.

[sillyseaserpent]

Quote : "Speaker Boehner Leads Congressional Visit to Iraq to See Progress, Assess Next Steps "

Surely they didn't waste tax payer money for funzies.

Perhaps to get their cash-in first?

Just sayin'

[R2d2dc]

Thanks for the article easy, love the information and positive attitude you bring to us every day

[Bedouin]

Quote : "Speaker Boehner Leads Congressional Visit to Iraq to See Progress, Assess Next Steps "

Surely they didn't waste tax payer money for funzies.

Perhaps to get their cash-in first?

Just sayin'

LOL really? You don't think a bunch of congressmen and the speaker of the house would waste tax payer money on a funzie trip to iraq? Haahah

Edited April 18, 2011 by Bedouin

[nevermore]

http://www.speaker.g...cumentID=237355

Speaker Boehner Leads Congressional Visit to Iraq to See Progress, Assess Next Steps

Washington (Apr 17)House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) led a six-member congressional delegation to Iraq this weekend. The trip came at a crucial time for Iraq as the last U.S. forces are scheduled to depart the country by year’s end. Boehner issued the following statement on the delegation visit:

“Just four years ago, a terrorist insurgency was killing innocent civilians and wreaking havoc across the country. Today Iraq is a different country. By taking the fight to al-Qaeda, the insurgency, and other terrorist threats, our men and women in uniform succeeded in providing greater security to the Iraqi population and giving the government the time to build capacity to more effectively meet the needs of the Iraqi people. Our members were able to see this progress firsthand.

“As a result of the significant progress that has been made, the drawdown of U.S. troops that began under the previous administration has been able to continue. Our first priority must be ensuring that the remaining 46,000 U.S. forces and their civilian counterparts that are working with the Government of Iraq and advising and assisting the Iraqi Security Forces have the resources and support they need to complete their mission.

"It is also critically important that we continue to assist and engage with the Iraqi Government to ensure that the hard-fought gains in a post-combat Iraq translate into long-term success. Iraq is critical to our immediate and long-term national security interests, and we must protect the economic, political, and security progress that has been made. The delegation focused on the issues expected to determine how the Government of Iraq and the United States proceed during the transition this year and how we will continue to work to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship moving forward which fully respects Iraq’s sovereignty and reflects core U.S. interests and values.

“This discussion about progress in Iraq wouldn’t have been possible were it not for the courage and sacrifices made by our troops and diplomats, as well as their families. We give thanks for all that they have done, and continue to do, to advance freedom abroad and strengthen our security at home.”

NOTE: Joining Speaker Boehner on the delegation visit are Reps. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Mike Conaway (R-TX), Tom Rooney (R-FL), Joe Heck (R-NV), and Dan Boren (D-OK). While in Iraq, the delegation met with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Ambassador James Jeffrey, and senior military leaders.

This has nothing to do the RV or Iraq's money at all. This is about them taking over and tring to fend for themselfs. This has been in play for sometime now. I wish you all would get it in your heads that not everything that goes on over has to do withe RV. Sorry but get a grip.

nevermore says the raven

[zapped777]

This article made me CRY......tissue?

[Bedouin]

Of course they haven't loaded small denom bills in the ATM's. The RV hasn't been anounced yet! Could you imagine if they had put in the small bills before the RV. The first person to use the ATM would need a duffle bag to haul away all the 5 and 20 dinar notes and would empty the machine on the first withdraw.

[Wino]

I have to agree with nevermore. Nothing to do with RV. Appears to be mostly about tropp movements out of the country. Good article, but not everything has to do with the RV. Come on people, wake up.

[Trout Bum]

I hope he didn't start crying while he was over there