Blog Post
PRESIDENT BUSH:"Congress needs to start by passing a bill to fund our troops in combat." [12/3/07]
FACT:
Democrats are hard at work on a sweeping new energy policy, tax relief for middle-class Americans, and bringing our troops home from Iraq. As always, we will accomplish our goals in a bipartisan and fiscally responsible way.
In January, the President announced the so-called troop "surge" to give Iraq's government the "breathing space" to achieve political reconciliation. Eleven months later, Iraqi politicians have failed by every measure to make the necessary political progress.
"Earlier this month, Congress approved nearly a half trillion dollars for the Department of Defense. Just two weeks ago, House Democrats passed $50 billion in additional funding for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The President should take responsibility for his Iraq policy rather than expect the American people or the next Admisitration to bear the consequences of his mistakes.
Congress is now moving forward with historic energy legislation that will reduce our dependence on foreign fuels and promote energy efficiency.