1.17.2007
WASHINGTON—House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) today issued the following statement in support of Congressman Sam Johnson’s (R-Texas) legislation to prevent the Congress from restricting funding to troops already in combat:
“While there is no silver bullet to make our mission in Iraq easier, it is clear that eliminating or cutting funding for our men and women who wear the uniform of the United States of America is not a plan for ensuring stability in the Middle East. It is, rather, a recipe for troop demoralization.
“It is not the responsibility of Members of Congress to dictate strategy to the Commander-in-Chief, but Congress’ responsibility for the purse strings is not to be taken lightly.
“I hope Republicans and Democrats can unite behind the message that we support our troops in the field, and we will not cut their funding while they carry out their mission far away from their families and loved ones.”
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