USA - Republicans block debate on Iraq - Democratic efforts against Iraq war continue on Capitol Hill - by David Espo
USA - Republicans block debate on Iraq - Democratic efforts against Iraq war continue on Capitol Hill - by David Espo
Washington — Democratic critics of the Iraq war seized the offensive at both ends of the Capitol on Tuesday, disclosing plans for a symbolic rejection by the House of President Bush’s decision to deploy additional troops and filing legislation in the Senate to require withdrawal of U.S. military personnel. “We’re going to stand by our soldiers, but we’re not going to stand by a failed policy that exposes more of our soldiers to death and suffering,” said Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois, rebutting charges that the war’s critics may be undermining the morale or even the safety of U.S. forces.
Democrats pressured Bush to change course as Defense Secretary Robert Gates told lawmakers that U.S. forces might be able to start leaving Iraq before the end of the year — if daunting conditions including subdued violence and political reconciliation are met.
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