Leach (R.-Iowa) says U.S. needs to leave Iraq as soon as possible

[Nambe]

Quad-City Times

DES MOINES — Instead of focusing on his campaign like other stump speakers at the Iowa State Fair this week, U.S. Rep. Jim Leach emphasized the need for the United States to withdraw from Iraq as soon as possible.

Leach, who voted in 2002 against the resolution that gave President Bush the authorization to use force in Iraq, said, “Sometimes force is used to establish order, but sometimes force becomes a magnet for instability, and I’m afraid, with each passing week, the magnet aspect of the use of force in Iraq may be increasing.”

He called the case for finding weapons of mass destruction in Iraq frail and pointed to a worldwide consensus that the American-led hunt was unsuccessful.

Leach, a Davenport native who has represented parts of eastern Iowa in Congress for 28 years, believes the next step in Iraq should be a push for democratic elections in hopes of pulling out American troops by the end of the year. ..

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[not systems]

1. Glad to hear someone saying "pulling out American troops" ...

now if Kerry would follow suit.

Letting this sad chapter close when Bush returns to the pig ranch.

[lovuian]

2. I agree

:bounce:

[MrPrax]

3. Why isn't this guy running for Prez?

I guess the Parties have a lock on 'integrity'

[Voltaire99]

4. We'd rather run a pro-war candidate.

Those NASCAR votes are so precious, you know.

[Leilani]

5. Jim Leach has always been one of those reasonable types

who tries to get along with everyone, is a moderate, & stands up & tells the truth.

He is a dying breed.

[Judi Lynn]

6. Wow! Sure wish we had heard of him sooner!

Sounds as if he's one of the only decent Republicans in Washington. Don't suppose he's on Tom Delay's buddy list.

Didn't know ANY of the Republicans have dared to stand up to _Bush and his greedy, blood-thirsty pals.

I wish him good luck hanging in there now that he's going to have _Bushbots after him.

[0007]

8. A real man for real people in real times.

I salute you Mr. Leach. Yes, bring the troops home immediately.

But in reality we know this isn't gonna happen. Who's gonna man those 14 military installations, that we never hear about, and Halliburton is working night and day to finish 'em as fast as they can?

[LauraK]

17. No doubt there are many repugs hoping this will end.

And not just the war.

[Nambe]

19. Now would be a good time for them to stand up.

Before dimson goes down.

[LauraK]

20. Our smith certainly won't stand up.

He's voted party line his entire slack carear.

[LauraK]

21. It is amazing how awfull he is and how great our dems are.

I wish Peter had more ambition.

[Blue Gardener]

7. The ONLY Repub I have ever voted for

Then only one time when the dem running against him was a real nutjob. I don't agree with some of his beliefs, but I give him credit for voting the way he wants.

[FlashHarry]

16. The only 'Puke my mom has ever voted for, too.

He's an old-school maverick.

[Nambe]

18. nice pic

there's allot of those

[bemildred]

9. Give that man a cigar! nt

[The Zanti Regent]

10. Whore, thy name is Leach

I remember when this worthless whore was all over TV lying about Whtewater.

He was a worthless piece of shit then and he's still the cheap opportunist he's always been!

[truthspeaker]

11. You listening, Kerry?

Lead, don't follow.

[gasperc]

12. two repugs down, 227 to go

although, at least he voted against IWR

[daa]

13. If the Midwest repugs are bailing on chimpy

they must be feeling the heat and that ain't good for chimpy, but it is good for us.

[bemildred]

14. Yes. The rats are looking over the side for something that floats. nt

[Zhade]

15. Jeez - a REPUBLICAN GETS IT!

And a lot of Dems DON'T.

How's that for crazy-making?