Gephardt Statement on Capture of Saddam Hussein
Issues: Defense Foreign Affairs
Sumter, SC - Rep. Dick Gephardt released the following statement on the capture of Saddam Hussein:
"Today is a great day for our troops, the Coalition forces and the people of Iraq.
"I supported this effort in Iraq without regard for the political consequences because it was the right thing to do. I still feel that way now and today is a major step toward stabilizing Iraq and building a new democracy.
"For many years, we will be confronted with a war on terrorism that is unfinished. This will be a long and difficult struggle and we need a president who has the credibility to unite the American people and our allies in an effort to make our nation and our world safe."