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Providing for Consideration of H. Res. 627, Deploring Abuse of Persons in United States Custody in Iraq

Date: May 6, 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense Foreign Affairs


PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 627, DEPLORING ABUSE OF PERSONS IN UNITED STATES CUSTODY IN IRAQ -- (House of Representatives - May 06, 2004)

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Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, this resolution is written as if the administration's war in Iraq was right from the beginning
and now is basically going well, and neither is correct.

It is written as if support of the troops is an issue. It is not. We fully support our troops.

What is at issue is the appropriate response of this House to the horrendous conduct illustrated in the graphic pictures of
prisoner abuse.

What is in issue is the appropriate response of this House to the American people and to this House hearing the truth on
TV while it was sitting undisclosed on the desk of high administration officials.

The proper response for this House is not just to pass resolutions but to be an active force in facing up to what is
happening in Iraq and its consequences for our Nation and the world.

When it comes to events in Iraq, the majority in this House can no longer simply rubber stamp all of the actions of this
administration or pass the buck to it or the Senate.

Turn down this rule so we can add an amendment requiring this House to step up to its responsibilities.

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