Pelosi on One-Year Anniversary of President Bush's Surge Policy in Iraq

'One year ago, the President announced his plan to send thousands of additional U.S. troops toIraq.  Despite the bravery of our men and women in uniform, the primary purpose of the President's surge policy has not been achieved:  the Iraqi government is nowhere near political reconciliation that would contribute to regional stability.

'Despite repeated calls from the vast majority of the American people, the President continues on a course for a 10-year, $2 trillion war in Iraq.  After more than five years, far too many lives lost, billions of dollars spent, and our military readiness dangerously reduced, it is past time for the President to bring an end to this tragic war.

'The New Direction Congress remains ready to work with President Bush to find a responsible end to this war before the end of his presidency.'