(November 8, 2006) Murtha statement on the resignation of Secretary Rumsfeld -
U.S. Rep. John Murtha released the following statement today regarding the resignation of Secretary Rumsfeld:
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(October 16, 2006) Murtha opinion piece in Washington Post -
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(October 5, 2006) Congressman Murtha is quoted in Bob Woodward's book, “State of Denial” -
Pg. 423-424
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(September 13, 2006) Expressing the Sense of Congress that the President should immediately replace the Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2006 -
Mr. Murtha introduced the following resolution, which was referred to the committee on H.Con.Res 470.
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(September 13, 2006) United States Army Military ReadinessReps. Murtha and Obey -
The U.S. Army’s preparedness for war has eroded to levels not witnessed by our country in decades. As deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan continue unabated, there is a very real prospect that Army readiness will continue to erode, undermining its ability to meet the theater commanders’ needs and foreclosing any option for the U.S. to respond to conflicts elsewhere around the globe. The degradation of Army readiness is primarily a function of unanticipated high troop deployment levels to Iraq, chronic equipment and personnel shortages, funding constraints, and Pentagon civilian mismanagement. These factors have resulted in:
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(September 12, 2006) CLELAND DENOUNCES WAR, SUPPORTS MURTHA -
Former U. S. Senator Max Cleland, D-GA, delivered his strongest denunciation to date of the Iraq War tonight, and declared his unwavering support for U.S. Rep John P. Murtha, D-PA, who is arguably the leading war critic in the Congress.
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(August 31, 2006) Murtha comments on Bush speech -
U.S. Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, ranking member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement today in response to President Bush’s speech in Salt Lake City, Utah:
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(August 30, 2006) Murtha responds to Rumsfeld’s comments -
The following is Congressman Murtha’s response to Secretary Rumsfeld’s recent speech from Salt Lake City, Utah.
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(August 2, 2006) Murtha issues statement on lawsuit -
Congressman John Murtha today released the following statement about a lawsuit filed by a Marine Corps staff sergeant who led the squad accused of killing two dozen civilians in Haditha in November 2005. An Associated Press story filed earlier this morning said that evidence collected in Haditha “supports accusations that U.S. Marines deliberately shot” 24 civilians, including unarmed women and children.
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(August 1, 2006) CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS VALIDATE MURTHA POSITION ON IRAQ WITHDRAWAL -
A dozen Democratic congressional leaders Monday signed a statement urging President Bush to begin a pullout of troops in Iraq.
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(July 20, 2006) STRENGTHEN BY RE-DEPLOYMENT A speech given by Congressman John P. Murtha in accepting the Edmund S. Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award from the Center for National Policy on July 20, 2006 -
Thank you for awarding me this Distinguished Public Service Award. I appreciate the sentiment that this award recognizes.
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(July 11, 2006) Murtha compares cost of war and domestic expenses A Report by Congressman John Murtha -
Washington D.C. - We are spending $8 billion a month in Iraq. That equates to $2 billion a week, or $267 million a day, or $11 million an hour.
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(June 27, 2006) Murtha quoted out of context on 2 occasions -
(Washington D.C.)- (Washington D.C.)- June 27, 2006 – Congressman John Murtha today issued statements on two recent occasions in which he was quoted out of context
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(June 23, 2006) What They’re Saying -
Newspaper columnists, editorial-page editors and other prominent individuals from across Pennsylvania 12th Congressional District and around the nation have expressed their opinions on Congressman Murtha’s position on the war in Iraq and other related issues, including:
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(June 21, 2006) Murtha statement on murdered soldiers -
Below is Congressman John Murtha’s statement on American soldiers who were ambushed and murdered in Iraq last week:
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(June 8, 2006) Murtha Statement on Al-Zarqawi -
Congressman John Murtha of Pennsylvania today issued the following statement regarding the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi:
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(May 18, 2006) Murtha press conference transcript on Iraq -
Washington D.C. - The following is a transcript of a press conference held today by Congressman Murtha regarding the lack of progress in Iraq.
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(May 18, 2006) Murtha Statement on Haditha Incident -
The following is a statement from Congressman Murtha regarding the incident at Haditha:
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(April 20, 2006) World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh -
Pittsburgh, PA - Congressman John Murtha addressed the World Affairs Council in Pittsburgh today at a special 75th anniversary luncheon of the Council. Murtha's prepared text for the speech follows:
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(April 7, 2006) Murtha presents plan to strenghten military, nation -
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(March 19, 2006) CBS Sunday Morning Murtha Commentary -
Washington D.C. - To say that the United States should stay in Iraq to avoid a full blown Civil War is a disservice to our troops. Our military has completed its mission in Iraq. I said over a year ago, and most including the Pentagon agree, Iraq cannot be won militarily. It's time to re-deploy our troops from Iraq.
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(March 14, 2006) ADMINISTRATION CLAIMS vs. FACTS IN IRAQ -
Dear Colleague, please review the attached summary of claims the Bush Administration has made over the past three years regarding Iraq versus the facts that refute them. It is these repeated statements, which have continually contradicted and distorted reality, that have led me to state publicly that I no longer have confidence in what I am told by this administration with regard to the situation in Iraq.
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(February 1, 2006) Congressman Murtha019s Letter to President Bush -
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(January 5, 2006) Murtha Statement on recruiting issues -
“Nobody admires our armed forces more than I do, and I’m so proud of the service of our military men and women. I’ve worked hard during my 32 years in Congress to make sure that our military has the equipment, training, medical care and other support it needs to accomplish its mission, and to save and protect the lives of service members and their families.
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(December 23, 2005) Murtha Statement on announced troop reduction -
Congressman John Murtha, ranking member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, today issued the following statement on an announcement that two brigades would not be sent to Iraq:
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(December 14, 2005) Dear Colleague on Redeployment of Troops in Iraq -
Dear Colleague:
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(December 14, 2005) Murtha contrasts Presidents Reagan and Bush -
CONGRESSMAN MURTHA:
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(November 17, 2005) Congressman Murtha calls for redeployment from Iraq -
Staying the course in Iraq is not an option or a policy. I believe we must begin discussions for an immediate re-deployment of U.S. forces from Iraq. I believe it can be accomplished in as little as six months but it must be consistent with the safety of U.S. troops. We must insist that the Iraqis step up and seize their own destiny.
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(November 17, 2005) The Honorable John P. Murtha's Speech on the War in Iraq -
The war in Iraq is not going as advertised. It is a flawed policy wrapped in illusion. The American public is way ahead of us. The United States and coalition troops have done all they can in Iraq, but it is time for a change in direction. Our military is suffering. The future of our country is at risk. We can not continue on the present course. It is evident that continued military action in Iraq is not in the best interest of the United States of America, the Iraqi people or the Persian Gulf Region.
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(November 17, 2005) To Redeploy U.S. Forces From Iraq. In The House Of Representatives Mr. Murtha Introduced The Following Joint Resolution: -
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