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Governor Mitt Romney on Iraq
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2007

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Boston, MA – Governor Mitt Romney, in direct consideration of the proposed increase in troop deployments in Iraq, issued the following statement today putting an emphasis on the need for clear and measurable strategic objectives.

"I agree with the President: Our strategy in Iraq must change. Our military mission, for the first time, must include securing the civilian population from violence and terror. It is impossible to defeat the insurgency without first providing security for the Iraqi people. Civilian security is the precondition for any political and economic reconstruction.

"In consultation with Generals, military experts and troops who have served on the ground in Iraq, I believe securing Iraqi civilians requires additional troops. I support adding five brigades in Baghdad and two regiments in Al-Anbar province. Success will require rapid deployment.

"This effort should be combined with clear objectives and milestones for U.S. and Iraqi leaders.

"The road ahead will be difficult but success is still possible in Iraq. I believe it is in America's national security interest to achieve it."

Press Releases :: January 10, 2007

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Tancredo Comments on Bush Iraq Speech

( Washington, D.C. ) – Representative Tom Tancredo (R-CO) today said in response to President Bush’s speech:

“Few, certainly not I, would disagree with the President's well articulated goal of a peaceful where the seeds of democracy can grow. I was also encouraged by his stated commitment to a November deadline for the Iraqi government to assume responsibility for its own security,” said Tancredo, Member of the Congressional Foreign Affairs Committee.

“The bigger question raised by the President, however, is whether an increased American military presence in Iraq will aid us in winning the global war against radical Islam -- and I am not convinced that it will,” concluded Tancredo.