Chambliss: We Must Stay the Course in the War on Terrorism

CHAMBLISS: WE MUST STAY THE COURSE IN THE WAR ON TERRORISM

U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the Senate Armed Services Committee, today commended President Bush for his commitment to stay the course with the war on terrorism and praised our United States military forces for their efforts to defeat terrorism and protect America.

"Today, President Bush showed strong leadership and resolve to continue to take the battle to the terrorists in the back alleys of Baghdad, Mosul, and Kabul rather than on the streets of New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC. The ruthless nature of the enemy we face has no regard for human life and will stop at nothing to spread violence and terror among those who promote freedom and democracy.

"President Bush's strategy for victory will prevent attacks before they occur. We are strengthening our intelligence agencies, we are sharing information like never before, and the most important fact to note is that we have not experienced another terrorist attack on American soil. We have disrupted at least 10 al-Qaeda plots since 9/11, including 3 inside the United States.

"President Bush refuted the argument that our mission in Iraq has caused terrorism by pointing out that we were not in Iraq on Sept 11, 2001 nor was Russia in Iraq when militants killed 180 school children in Beslan. Our presence in this region is working to keep our nation secure and helping the citizens of this region establish their own democratic society. These truths prove that the war on terror is progressing in our favor, and we will continue to pursue the terrorists and bring them to justice.

"As we all know the price of freedom and democracy is not cheap. As we engage in this war on terrorism, causalities are inevitable. Al-Qaeda is composed of the meanest nastiest killers this world has ever known. They are murderers whose sole purpose is to kill and harm Americans.

"What I have learned first hand from my multiple visits to Iraq is that our service men and women know they are there for the right reason and are carrying out their missions in a positive and professional manner. It's because of their brave sacrifice that America remains safe and secure. To accept anything less than complete victory will nullify the sacrifices of these brave men and women who believe in their missions and are giving their lives for the progression of freedom throughout the world. We must give them our support, and we must stay committed to our goal to rid the world of terrorism."

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