According to Radio Iowa's story, Braley released the comment on his vote:
"The American people and the people of Iowa have demanded a new direction in Iraq. That's why I cannot support legislation that excludes a reasonable timetable for redeployment, effectively writing the President a blank check to continue his failed policy in Iraq.
Congressman, we started a new direction in January with the surge. Second, redeployment = withdraw and surrender.
This is what Loebsack had to say:
"Like all Iowans, I support the men and women in our military. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I work everyday to ensure our troops receive the support they deserve in service and at home. Unfortunately, this bill would allow the President to send troops to Iraq and Afghanistan without full training, proper equipment, and the necessary rest period required between deployments. Over the course of the past five years, President Bush has mismanaged this war and stubbornly refused to listen to advice or accept the reality on the ground in Iraq. Congress can no longer continue to give President Bush unchecked authority. We need real timelines and real accountability.
Hasn't Bush always listened to his generals, who repeateadly said they had all they needed? Didn't President Bush implement a surge after listening to officers such as Gen. Petraus, historians, military experts, and members of Congress?
While Braley and Loebsack don't directly represent Webster County, they do represent Iowa.
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