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Boyda: America Must Be Ready to Respond to Global Threats
09/10/07WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today released the following statement after General David Petraeus's testimony before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee:
Boyda also released the following statement in response to MoveOn.org's ad attacking General Petraeus's leadership in Iraq:
"In his testimony today, Gen. Petraeus focused on how to secure Iraq. That is his job, and he has done it well.
"However, the job of Congress is to protect America. We are engaged in a global war on terror, not just a war in Iraq. We must be ready to respond to threats from anywhere in the world: from Iran, Syria, North Korea, and anywhere else. Terrorists now have a foothold in over 60 countries worldwide, and they're growing stronger every day.
"The question of redeployment from Iraq is no longer one of politics or opinion. It is a question of national security, and it is a critical question of our families' safety.
"General Petraeus understands the strain on our military. I will be studying the specifics of his recommendations over the next few days.
"Despite my grave concerns about the war in Iraq, I am indebted to General Petraeus for his informative report. I met General Petraeus several times during his service as Commanding General of Fort Leavenworth, and we visited again when I toured Iraq earlier this year. He has always impressed me as a dedicated commander."
"However, the job of Congress is to protect America. We are engaged in a global war on terror, not just a war in Iraq. We must be ready to respond to threats from anywhere in the world: from Iran, Syria, North Korea, and anywhere else. Terrorists now have a foothold in over 60 countries worldwide, and they're growing stronger every day.
"The question of redeployment from Iraq is no longer one of politics or opinion. It is a question of national security, and it is a critical question of our families' safety.
"General Petraeus understands the strain on our military. I will be studying the specifics of his recommendations over the next few days.
"Despite my grave concerns about the war in Iraq, I am indebted to General Petraeus for his informative report. I met General Petraeus several times during his service as Commanding General of Fort Leavenworth, and we visited again when I toured Iraq earlier this year. He has always impressed me as a dedicated commander."
Boyda also released the following statement in response to MoveOn.org's ad attacking General Petraeus's leadership in Iraq:
"America’s debate on the war in Iraq can and must move forward without personal attacks against our military leaders. General Petraeus is an experienced, distinguished commander, and I strongly disagree with the idea that he is a mouthpiece for the administration. Not only are slurs against him inappropriate, but they distract from the critical question of how to defeat terrorism across the globe."