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Sep. 26, 2007
Dear Kim,
Thank you for contacting me about the war in Iraq . I'm honored to represent you in Congress. Your opinion is very important to me and my priority is to provide Iowa 's Second District with the best representation possible.
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, the most recent version of H.R. 2206, the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act 2007 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.
We must chart a new course in Iraq and bring our troops home safely and responsibly. I have cosponsored legislation that provides for the immediate beginning of a responsible and safe disengagement from what has become a sectarian civil war. In the coming months, I will continue to do all I can to ensure Congress holds President Bush and the Iraqi government accountable with real benchmarks and real timetables. I have also signed on to a letter to President Bush stating I "will only support appropriating additional funds for U.S. military operations in Iraq during Fiscal Year 2008 and beyond for the protection and safe redeployment of all our troops out of Iraq ."
Thank you again for contacting me about this important issue. I encourage you to visit my website at www.loebsack.house.gov and sign up for my e-newsletters to stay informed of the work I'm doing in Congress. I am proud to serve Iowa 's Second District, and I am committed to working hard for you.
Sincerely,
Dave Loebsack
Member of Congress
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