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Iraq and Afghanistan

“Brave Americans are engaged in wars on two fronts, and Congress must do what is in our power to support our military.  I believe that what is best for our military, and our country, is a responsible withdrawal of our forces from Iraq in order to bring the focus back to Afghanistan.  We must use all diplomatic and military means to defeat al Qaeda and other extremists whose goal is to destroy our great country.”

Crowley on Iraq

• Strongly supports a responsible end to the war in Iraq.
• Supported legislation to provide our armed forces fighting in Iraq with necessary equipment, including body armor, armored plating for Humvees, and water hydration systems.
• Cosponsored legislation setting a timetable for withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Iraq.
• Cosponsor of legislation prohibiting permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq.
• Supports programs that strengthen the rule of law, interethnic reconciliation and dialogue, civic education, and the training of civil servants and ministry officials. 
• Traveled to Iraq in February 2008 to support the troops and receive briefings from U.S. military commanders, Iraqi politicians, and nongovernmental aid organizations.

Crowley on Afghanistan

• Strongly supports the creation of a stable and prosperous Afghan nation.
• Favors adding U.S. troops to Afghanistan and consolidating the command structure for U.S. and partner forces to create a more effective and responsible force.
• Supports expanding the Afghan National Army, as well as development activities to increase support for the Afghan government.
• Promoting increased dialogue between the U.S., Afghanistan, and Pakistan to allow direct U.S. action against Taliban concentrations inside Pakistan.
• Working on the Foreign Affairs Committee to promote human rights and increase the role of women and girls by supporting education and employment programs.
• Traveled to Afghanistan in February 2008 to support the troops and receive briefings from U.S. military commanders, Iraqi politicians, and nongovernmental aid organizations.