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Washington, DC -- U.S. Rep. Ron Klein (FL-22) Thursday spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives concerning the revised Iraq Supplemental, which the House will consider later today. The following are the Congressman’s remarks:
“Today, the House of Representatives will vote on a war spending bill that does not call for accountability.
“Unlike the previous Iraq supplemental, however, the bill we are voting on today does not provide the American people with a path to end this war.
“For me, the issue of accountability is imperative. Without a real plan for accountability in Iraq, there is no telling how long this war will continue. We were elected to help bring a new direction in Iraq and I will continue that fight.
“As I have made it clear, time and time again with my votes, I fully support our troops and their families. But I also believe that it is Congress’s duty to support a change in Iraq policy that will meet our national security objectives.
“For all these reasons, I will vote against the Iraq supplemental.
“When the people of South Florida chose me to be their voice in Congress, they put their trust and faith in me to represent their values and priorities. Along with the people of South Florida I will continue to stand up and work toward a new policy in Iraq.”
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