In one month, 93 American soldiers have died fighting in Iraq.
93 men and women.
Since the war began in March of 2003, 3,337 U.S. soldiers have lost their lives fighting this war.
That's three thousand, three hundred thirty-seven people. It's not just a number; those are human lives.
Mike posted this on his blog a few days ago. It's a statement Barack Obama released this past Thursday.
While you're reading it, keep in mind that our current President can't pronounce the word "nuclear."
January 20, 2009 can't get here soon enough.
U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) released the following statement after the Senate approved the supplemental funding bill that sets a target date to remove U.S. combat troops from Iraq:
“We are one signature away from ending the Iraq War. President Bush must listen to the will of the American people and sign this bill so that our troops can come home.”
“I opposed this war from the start. I said then that it would distract us from pursuing those who attacked us and would entangle us in an occupation of undetermined length, cost and consequences. This war has no military solution, and the Iraqi people need to take responsibility for their own future.”
“That’s why I believe that my plan for a phased withdrawal with the goal of removing all combat brigades from Iraq by March 31st, 2008 is still the best way to pressure the warring factions to reach a political settlement necessary to end this war. This similar plan responsibly redeploys our troops from Iraq while protecting our interests in the wider Middle East. It ensures that we are as careful getting out of Iraq as we were careless getting in.”
“All of us have been touched by the heroic sacrifices troops have made in service to our country. With the stroke of a pen, President Bush can bring them home to the families who love them and to a country ready to honor them for their service.”
1 comment:
"January 20, 2009 can't get here soon enough."
AMEN!
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