(Please note: Jim Ogonowski's strategy on Iraq is as follows:In his Blueprint for America's Safety and Success in The Global War on Terror, Jim Ogonowski defined victory in Iraq as the time when American forces are no longer on the front lines and when a stable and self-governing Iraq is in charge of its own security. When this happens, American troops can come home. In his typically incoherent manner, Ogonowski is plainly trying to have it twelve different ways on Iraq. He says he wants to "bring troops home", and "do it the right way", but never defines that. This is naked political doublespeak. When and how, Jim?Don't forget to show Niki some love. - promoted by David)
On October 16, 2007, the eyes of America will be on us as we choose the new member of Congress from the Fifth Congressional District of Massachusetts. I believe we must send an unwavering message to America and to the White House: it is time to change the direction of our country, and it is long past time to change direction on Iraq.
No longer can we afford to accept the failed policies of the Bush Administration—failures abroad and failures that impact us here at home.
No longer can we accept a policy of neglect that leaves 47 million American uninsured, including 9 million children, and tens of millions more facing high health care costs.
No longer can we accept a policy of denial on global warming that threatens the safety of future generations.
It is time for change. |
And the most immediate change we need is a real commitment to end the war. What was confirmed last week was that our failure is not a military one but a political one. President Bush and too many members of Congress are at the center of that failure. Last spring, Congress failed to pass Jim McGovern's bill which would have mandated the safe and orderly withdrawal of our forces over a nine-month period. I strongly supported the McGovern bill then and continue to do so today.
When our leadership fails us, we must use our most precious resource—our vote—to set our country back on course.
In the Fifth Congressional District, voters have a clear and important choice. My Republican opponent claims he will be an "independent" voice, but he attended the National Republican Congressional Committee's training session in May where Karl Rove was prominently featured.
George Bush and my Republican opponent, Jim Ogonowski, both believe the Iraq war is heading in the right direction. According to their plan, 140,000 of our troops will remain in Iraq after the drawdown—a higher number than existed before the surge—and a signal that under their watch, our troops will be mired in Iraq for many years to come. I fundamentally disagree and believe it’s time for a change.
We need a new direction and a new strategy to bring our servicemen and women home quickly, safely, and responsibly. I believe the best way to do this is to set a timetable, forcing the Iraqi government to take responsibility for their future and engaging the international community to help make political progress.
The Iraq war is the most important issue facing our country and a place where the need for change is crystal clear. I want to change our direction, whereas my Republican opponent Jim Ogonowski and George Bush favor the status quo—an open-ended, indefinite, ongoing commitment of our troops in Iraq.
During this campaign, I will discuss our failed policy in Iraq every day. And on October 16th, I hope you will join me in sending a clear message to the White House that another half a million people are committed to keeping the spotlight on Iraq every day thereafter until our servicemen and women have returned home.
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