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Linder Urges “A Clear Voice” in Supporting President on Iraq
October 8, 2002
Congressman John Linder (R-Georgia) delivered the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today in support of H.J.Res. 114, which would give the President of the United States the authority to use military force in Iraq:
“Over the next few days, this body will find itself engaged in a debate of historic proportions. And once the debate has concluded, we must give an answer to our President, who has asked the Congress to unite with him in opposition to the tyrannical regime of Saddam Hussein. I am proud to stand with President Bush, and cast my vote in support of H.J.Res. 114…
The President has made clear that we will continue to work with the United Nations for a peaceful result, but absent that the United States must be prepared to take strong action. This resolution makes clear to Saddam that, if he fails to immediately comply with a host of United Nations resolutions, then he must be fully prepared to accept the consequences of those failures…
The people of Iraq should and must be free from the oppressive, tyrannical, and dangerous regime of Saddam Hussein. The peace-loving people in the Middle East, the European continent, Asia, Africa, and yes, North America too, must be freed from the fear that weapons of mass destruction visit upon them…
It is indisputable that the United States has been, for over two centuries, the beacon of freedom and opportunity for the world. Our military ambitions have been forever leavened by our dream of peace and freedom in the world. I see no reason now to answer this call with a message of timidity or concern…
I urge my colleagues to join with me, so that the Congress can speak with a clear voice, and support the President for peace throughout the world.”
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