Posted on 11/17/2005 12:21:30 PM PST by HastertFan
(Washington, D.C.) House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) released the following statement in response to comments by Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) regarding the War on Terror.
“I am saddened by the comments made today by Rep. Murtha. It is clear that as Nancy Pelosi’s top lieutenant on armed services, Rep. Murtha and Democratic leaders have adopted a policy of cut and run. They would prefer that the United States surrender to the terrorists who would harm innocent Americans. To add insult to injury, this is done while the President is on foreign soil.
“Four years ago, America as we knew it changed. The terrorists attacked our people and attacked our nation. Nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives. Families were destroyed, and our children lost their sense of peace. On that day, we learned that we no longer had a choice. Failure to act – and act strongly – left our nation vulnerable to Osama bin Laden and his band of terrorist followers.
“But now, Rep. Murtha and other Democrats want us to retreat. They want us to wave the white flag of surrender to the terrorists of the world. It is unfortunate that this is all politics all the time. We need to have a strong consistent policy that will protect our men and women who are fighting to protect us overseas. We must not cower like European nations who are now fighting terrorists on their soil.
“This is the highest insult to the brave men and women serving overseas. They have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our citizens, our way of life and our ideals of freedom and democracy. And they have done excellent work. In the four years since September 11th, the United States and our partners have disrupted at least 10 major terrorist attacks. Three of those attacks were planned on U.S. soil.
“I have known John Murtha to be a long-term veteran of this institution. He has stood up for our troops and has helped to provide them with the right equipment to do their job. We all saw the same pained faces among Americans when terrorists slammed into the Twin Towers. Did he see the faces the rest of America saw when terrorists plowed into the Pentagon or when the plane that was headed for a Washington target went down in Pennsylvania? I saw the faces that day, and, Mr. Murtha, that was no illusion.”
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What was Murtha's statement?
Dear Congresscritters:
It is my understanding some members of Congress are considering an exit strategy for Iraq. Would you kindly encourage them to undertake the exit strategy for Germany, Japan, Korea, and then Bosnia first?
It pains me when so many elected representatives join forces with the lunatic left for the sole purpose undermining our President and the morale of my soldiers fighting the War on Terror. And frankly, most of us consider such an alliance as despicable. I hope that I haven't sacrificed my civilian career by giving four years away from my family as a Reservist on Active Duty since September 11, 2001 for this sort of political nonsense.
The only viable Iraq exit strategy: All Islaminazi terrorists lay down their arms worldwide. That hasn’t happened yet. The Iraq exit plan: All remaining Islaminazi terrorists are dead.
Sincerely,
OLA
I was sick of seeing Democrat press releases DAY after DAY. Bout time the Republicans started using the same tactics!
With the votes on TUE by most Senate Republicans in favor of the Levin and Warner amendments to the defense bill, the Pubbies have come dangerously close to being lumped in with the "cut-and-run" crowd.
I think the answer is pretty simple :
Declare the Democratic party a seditious organization and ban it . Remove all by loyalty declaring Dems from their offices .
I'm so sorry Denny is "saddened". We could do with a little more anger and a lot less "saddness".
The GOP needs to do more than that; they need to buy prime time slots on television and run ads with Vets telling Americans not to cut and run.
Declare the Democratic party a seditious organization and ban it .
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They are, along with the likes of the ACLU, CPUSA, just for openers. But they are all still here....they are both classic examples of the abuse of freedom.
Saddened? Too bad he wasn't outraged.
Disgraceful that as a former Marine and Vietnam combat Vet, so I've heard in the MSM, Murtha could betray soldiers in the field like this.
It's about time. This is a discussion which is long overdue to have two sides participating!
Rino's are most definitely 'Frenchies'. In modern times however the 'Frenchies' themselves apparently prefer to be called 'Greater Algerians'. Republican senators in general: care first about themselves and their reelection; they care second about the Senate; they care third about their party; and apparently they care last about the country and its defense.
I am impressed with Haster's statements -- looks like Republicans are fighting back! About time!
I heard Murtha's statement on the radio and wanted to scream. Then I saw his picture -- he should be retired from the Congress. He is now becoming a disgrace to the uniform he wore so proudly. What's with these RATs? Don't they understand they are putting our military in harm's way with their reckless statements.
does anyone have a link to the war vote in November 2002 and did Murtha cast a yea or ney??
My sentiments exactly! As a former Marine, he should know better but he seems as corrupt now as the rest of the RAT Party and their lying statements. People like him are sitting on Armed Services make me ill. But then Ms. Clinton sits on the Armed Services in the Senate. Looks like the liberal RATs are on the attack while they put our troops in harms way.
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And your point would be........?
The country needs a couple of show trials for treason. Jay Rockefeller, who in effect warned Saddam that we were coming, is a prime candidate. He gave Saddam time to hide the WMDs in Syria or elsewhere. Make an example of Sen. Rockerfella. Try him for TREASON.
The networks sure took the Swift Boat vets money.
What does he mean "adopted" ? This has been their strategy since the war was two weeks old. Like Congressman Billybob said in a different thread (too tired to find the link), an exit strategy is a strategy for defeat, not victory. Victory only comes when the enemy decides it has had enough and surrenders. Not one minute before.
As I remember the statement, Murtha mentioned how he had served in the Military, and VP Dick Cheney got 5 deferments, and sent our soldiers off to fight and die.
That statement got me upset because we have soldiers in the field and it is demoralizing to them. - Tom
Of course, the most despicable aspect of these seditious acts is that it's occurring while the President is out of the country.
At least the CommieDemLibs have tipped their hand and can be seen for what they are.
Good description of the CommieDemLibs, too.
Hastert has been silent too long. The rats have truly disgraced themselves by their declaration of love and obedience to the French form of surrendering to enemies. The rats are truly the most treasonous in our country. I'm just shocked that they'd stoop this low, during a time of war, to dishonor our brave troops in harm's way. We DO NOT CUT AND RUN, PERIOD.
lose 3000 in an hour and the country wants to fight,lose 2000 in 2 years 1/2 country wants to run & hide?
Dear Cut-and-Run Murtha,
You will get our exit plan for post war Iraq as soon as we complete the exit plan for post war Germany.
I couldn't believe what I was hearing -- not sure I even heard the whole thing as I was so mad. He looks really old on the picture I saw to have been fighting in Vietnam -- must have been a more senior officer at the time?
Been around the Air Force most of my adult life and people I know cannot believe what the RATs are doing right now. These people are traitors in my book and Murtha just joined with them.
Make an example of Sen. Rockerfella. Try him for TREASON.
I concur! I'm sick of this seditious Bravo Sierra.
Cheers,
OLA
It seems to me that the US must be very close to victory in Iraq. If so, then Bush and the Republicans would gain politically. That is probably the reason for all these outbursts by Democrats in recent weeks. They want a withdrawal before success arrives.
WASHINGTON, DC, October 9, 2002 -- Congressman John Murtha today said he would vote for the resolution authorizing military force against Iraq despite a number of serious reservations.
Murtha said, “Obviously we have reason to be concerned about Saddam Hussein -- there’s no question that he’s a real threat to us and we need to make sure he’s not developing nuclear, chemical or biological weapons to use against us or against other nations in the Middle East. We also need to make sure that Iraq does not resume Afghanistan’s former role as the host nation for terrorist training camps.
“But I’ve urged great caution before we move forward with military action against Iraq. My concerns have been heard -- we’ve seen a major shift in the White House position, and the resolution that will come up before the House will address my two biggest concerns. The resolution will make clear that we need the support of other nations before we proceed, and that we need Congressional approval before we commit forces. So the resolution will demonstrate our national resolve to Hussein and increase the pressure on him to open the doors for full and unfettered inspections,” he said.
Pentagon Cites Progress in Iraq Democracy
Friday, July 22, 2005
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Pentagon told Congress on Thursday that progress toward establishing democracy in Iraq is on track despite an adaptable and deadly insurgency, but it offered no estimate of when U.S. troops would start withdrawing.
In its most comprehensive public assessment yet of conditions in Iraq, the military released a 23-page report that described progress and problems on the political, economic and security fronts.
Some Democrats were quick to criticize, saying the accounting fell short of helping the public understand when U.S. troops can leave.
"They missed an opportunity," said Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, the lead Democrat on the House Appropriations subcommittee on defense. He said the report lacks specific criteria for judging when Iraq will be stable enough for U.S. troops, now numbering 138,000, to withdraw.
The report says the key will be reaching the point when Iraqi security forces are trained and equipped at a level at which they can assume primary responsibility. The report does not estimate when that will happen.
"How do you measure success? That's the criteria that we aren't getting," Murtha said.
As for the training of Iraqi troops, Murtha said: "We've got a long ways to go, let's put it that way. ... They just aren't ready to take over."
October 9, 2002 :
We also need to make sure that Iraq does not resume Afghanistan’s former role as the host nation for terrorist training camps.
July 22, 2005:
As for the training of Iraqi troops, Murtha said: "We've got a long ways to go, let's put it that way. ... They just aren't ready to take over."
Nov 17, 2005:
This guy is FOS
CommieDems is the term we should all be using. They obviously have forgotten 9-11. See the Clinton strategy at work here -- first the impeached Clinton opens his mouth overseas, and then we get the outpouring of RAT comments who not only hurt the morale of our troops but embolden our enemies.
This bunch of spineless traitor RATs would probably nominate Bin Laden to run for President since he is so misunderstood if he agreed to run as a RAT. They give Bin Laden more credibility then they give The President.
I pray to God in Heaven that we do not have the DemocRATS
be put in charge of "national defense" during this on-going fight against radical Islam --
Sen's. Kennedy, Schumer, D[T]urbin, Leahy, Rockefellar, et al;
Rep's. Pilosi, Rangel, Murtha, etc. in the House. To think that these people and their Liberal Leader (whom ever that might be)would be in charge is a frightening thought indeed!
My point is simply that it is unusual for Hastert to be this blunt (and I am not saying that is necessarily a bad thing at all)...particularly to say it to a veteran. Murtha's comments must have been way over the line. I'd like to see them.
first the impeached Clinton opens his mouth overseas, and then we get the outpouring of RAT comments who not only hurt the morale of our troops but embolden our enemies.
Are the International Socialists undertaking a fall offensive? Jimmie Carter, the father of Fundamentalist Islaminazis, is busy shooting off his stupid pie hole too. Just makes me sick.
Cheers,
OLA
Notice how Murtha refers to it as a "redeployment."
I think the liberal media is painting a picture that just isn't there. When the repubs lose en masse in 06, then I'll believe it. Until then, they can go screw a light socket.
Intresting thought -- I forgot about Carter -- think part of my brain wants to forget about him permanently!
It does look like an orchestrated offensive. This makes me livid to hear these backstabbers. When I think of all the times Bush #41 could have spoken out against Clinton and didn't as an ex-President, I get even madder.
We can only hope! IMHO These people are becoming dangerous to our security. It's like they've gone off the deep end. Or like they are trying to get more Americans killed. Make us look weak to cause more terrorists to flow into Iraq or strike us here at home again.
One things for sure these people are NOT fit to lead this country! IMHO
I wish we knew how many lives were potentially saved by disrupting these attacks. Although there is no way of knowing chances are it would be more than the 2000 brave soldiers that have been lost doing the work that needs to be done to disrupt these terrorist bastards.
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