Allan Lichtman: Pledges if elected to the Senate to cut off funding for the Iraq War
Dear Supporters,
It seems that every day on the calendar marks another day of senseless violence in Iraq. On June 15th, the public learned that the death toll of American soldiers has reached 2,500. This truly sad and tragic milestone reminds us that years after the administration declared “Mission Accomplished” we have yet to keep our troops safe and bring them home.
The ongoing death and violence in Iraq is a tragic failure of American policy. America is truly at a crossroads in Iraq, with an important choice to make. The continuation of this war undermines the moral authority of the United States around the world, enflames our worst enemies, resulting in the death and maiming of many thousands of valued Americans, and an even larger number of Iraqis. It has also drained vital resources needed for a functional society here at home.
The rising death toll of American soldiers highlights the importance of allowing the Iraqis to take charge of their own destiny and abandoning the point of the bayonet approach taken by this administration. It is the Iraqis’ undeniable right to rule their own country, and it is time to get our soldiers out. The American people have the responsibility to elect a candidate committed to preventing more American deaths in Iraq and keep our brave citizens safe.
Every Senate candidate should be measured by their moral courage to take a stand on stopping the war. I have pledged to take the only effective measures to end the deaths and maiming of American men and women, and that is to use Congress’ power of the purse to compel the Administration to change its tragically misguided course in Iraq. As a Senator inaugurated in January 2007, I will only vote for funds to bring our brave young men and women home promptly and safely. I challenge the other candidates of this Senate race to join me in this pledge.
Sincerely Yours,
Allan Lichtman
It seems that every day on the calendar marks another day of senseless violence in Iraq. On June 15th, the public learned that the death toll of American soldiers has reached 2,500. This truly sad and tragic milestone reminds us that years after the administration declared “Mission Accomplished” we have yet to keep our troops safe and bring them home.
The ongoing death and violence in Iraq is a tragic failure of American policy. America is truly at a crossroads in Iraq, with an important choice to make. The continuation of this war undermines the moral authority of the United States around the world, enflames our worst enemies, resulting in the death and maiming of many thousands of valued Americans, and an even larger number of Iraqis. It has also drained vital resources needed for a functional society here at home.
The rising death toll of American soldiers highlights the importance of allowing the Iraqis to take charge of their own destiny and abandoning the point of the bayonet approach taken by this administration. It is the Iraqis’ undeniable right to rule their own country, and it is time to get our soldiers out. The American people have the responsibility to elect a candidate committed to preventing more American deaths in Iraq and keep our brave citizens safe.
Every Senate candidate should be measured by their moral courage to take a stand on stopping the war. I have pledged to take the only effective measures to end the deaths and maiming of American men and women, and that is to use Congress’ power of the purse to compel the Administration to change its tragically misguided course in Iraq. As a Senator inaugurated in January 2007, I will only vote for funds to bring our brave young men and women home promptly and safely. I challenge the other candidates of this Senate race to join me in this pledge.
Sincerely Yours,
Allan Lichtman