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In Case You Missed It: Chairman Barney Frank on Escalation
February 20, 2007
With Congress on recess this weekend, we will take some time to highlight some of the material posted here that you may have missed in the deluge of information and video surrounding the launch. For the first installment, here is House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank's speech against President Bush's escalation plan and in support of the troops:

Press Release
Pelosi Statement on National Day of Remembrance
February 19, 2007
"Washington, D.C. -- The following statement by Speaker Pelosi was submitted to the Congressional Record today in support of H.Res 122, recognizing a National Day of Remembrance on the 65th Anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066. In 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which put into motion the internment of Japanese Americans, German Americans, and Italian Americans during World War II: 'To live up to the principles on which this great nation was founded, we must stand for freedom for all Americans, in wartime and in times of peace."
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San Francisco Chronicle: Pelosi's Gambit Succeeds; House Rebukes Bush on Iraq
February 17, 2007
"Behind House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to push a simple, nonbinding Iraq resolution is the calculation that a broad showing of anti-war sentiment is needed to more forcefully confront President Bush in the months ahead."
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Democratic Radio Address: New Democratic Member Chris Carney
February 17, 2007
Image removed.A Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserve, Congressman Carney (D-PA) served multiple tours overseas and was activated for operations Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle, and Southern Watch. Listen to Rep. Carney discuss the bipartisan resolution that passed in the House yesterday expressing support for our troops and disapproving of the President's escalation plan in Iraq >>

Read the transcript:

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Statements on Passage
February 16, 2007
House Committee on Foreign Affairs: Lantos Says Strong Bipartisan Support for Iraq Resolution is a Message the Administration Cannot Ignore

"In November the voters made a clear statement about their stance on the war in Iraq," Lantos noted. "And public opinion has demonstrably rejected the Administration's escalation plan. Today the Congress made a bipartisan and strong statement affirming support for the troops and opposing the escalation. This is a powerful message expressing the people's will that the Administration cannot ignore."

House Armed Services Committee: Skelton On House Passage Of Iraq Resolution

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Pelosi Statement on Lunar New Year
February 16, 2007
"Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in commemoration of the Lunar New Year, which begins this Sunday, February 18: 'This Sunday marks the start of the Lunar New Year for Asians and Asian Americans all over the world. As we usher in the Year of the Boar, we must remember that valuing holidays such as this is what highlights the beauty of our country as a nation of diverse cultures."
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Speaker Pelosi: Support Our Troops, No Escalation
February 16, 2007
Watch Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the resolution expressing support for our troops and disapproving of the President's escalation plan in Iraq, which has just passed the House, 246-182:

The speech concludes:

"We have the six elements that we talked about: change of mission, redeployment of troops, building of political consensus, engaging in diplomacy, reform of reconstruction, and a refocus on the war on terror.

"By placing so much emphasis on dealing with the problems in Iraq militarily and not enough emphasis on sustained political and diplomatic engagement, the President's escalation plan repeats past mistakes.

"The stakes in Iraq are too high to recycle proposals that have little prospect for success.

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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker:Escalation is "Tip of the Iceberg"
February 16, 2007

On Wednesday, amidst reports that thousands of Army humvees to be used in the escalation lack vital armor upgrades, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Harry Reid sent a letter to President Bush urging him to take the necessary steps to ensure that the tens of thousands of soldiers being sent to escalate the war in Iraq have the armor and equipment needed to perform their mission and protect their lives. Today the news only gets more worrisome as far as the safety of our troops is concerned:

Iraq Troop Boost Erodes Readiness, General Says

Washington Post, Ann Scott Tyson - February 16, 2007

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New Members on Iraq Resolution
February 16, 2007

Rep. Hall (D-NY)

Rep. Hodes (D-NH)

Rep. Altmire (D-PA)


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House Democrats Introduce New Katrina Recovery Bill
February 15, 2007

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    Leader Steny Hoyer and Whip James Clyburn join Gulf Coast Members. From Democratic Whip Clyburn's office:

    Clyburn Announces Legislation to Speed Up Relief to Gulf Coast

    Bill Would Waive 25 Percent Local Funding Match Under Stafford Act and Forgive Community Disaster Loans

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