posted March 29, 2007
Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) today voted against H.R. 1591, the emergency supplemental bill, because he said it includes language setting an arbitrary date for withdrawal in Iraq.
“I voted against this bill because it includes language that sets an arbitrary date for withdrawal in Iraq,” said Corker. “I believe we must give General Petraeus an opportunity to turn what has been a downward spiral in Iraq into an upward spiral so that Iraq has the ability to take over its own destiny and maintain its own security. I don’t want to hinder Gen. Petraeus’ ability to succeed, and I believe that setting an arbitrary withdrawal date - before we have even had the proper opportunity to assess our progress - would do just that.
“Gen. Petraeus has stated on numerous occasions that we will know by mid-summer whether progress is being made. Instead of offering thoughts about what might happen in the future, I believe we should give Gen. Petraeus and our troops on the ground in Iraq the time, resources and support they need and deserve.”
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