Ruppersberger Returns from Iraq and Jordan

(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) recently returned from a trip to Iraq and Jordan where he met with combat commanders and intelligence officials to assess military, intelligence, and security issues in the region.  Progress has been made in Iraq, but Congressman Ruppersberger believes more must be done to turn security over to the Iraqis, encourage them to create their own government, and promote economic development so we can bring our troops home. 

“Coalition forces have been in Iraq for more than five years.  It is time for the United States to cut the apron strings.  The Iraqis must take control of their own security.  Iraqi leaders must focus on creating their own government, maintaining security, creating jobs, and improving the lives of the Iraqi people.  This will allow us to draw down our forces and bring them home,” said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD).     

The Congressman also met with military personnel from Maryland.  Intelligence Committee Chairman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) and Ranking Member Peter Hoekstra (R-MI) also traveled to the region as part of the Congressional Delegation.          

The Congressman is available for interviews on Friday, June 6, 2008. 

WHO: Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD)  
     
WHAT: Media Availability after Congressman Ruppersberger’s Trip to Iraq and Jordan

WHEN: Friday, June 6, 2008

*****If you would like to schedule an interview, please call Heather Moeder Molino at the Congressman’s Washington Office at (202) 225-3061 or on her cell at
(703) 615-5371.***** 

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