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Braley Statement on the End of the War in Iraq

Date: Dec. 15, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense

Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement today regarding the end of the war in Iraq:

"The war in Iraq has finally ended ten years after it began. The costs of this war have been tremendous: nearly 4,500 Americans have been killed and over 32,000 wounded, and tens of thousands of Iraqis have died. For so many Americans directly involved in the war both at home and abroad, its legacy is permanent. That's especially true for members of the Iowa National Guard, some of whom experienced the longest combat deployment of the war.

"History will judge this war and its lessons. The most important thing we can do right now as Americans is to remember the sacrifices of our veterans and their families and live up to the promises we've made to them."


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