Congressman Gilchrest as a resident of Maryland and a member of the Republican Party I’m curious to find out how you could have voted in support of the bill to withdraw from Iraq that just passed in the House 218-212. You and Congressman Jones (R-NC) were the only Republicans to vote in favor of surrender.
Please explain yourself, how can a man who supports a strong national defense that is structured to meet the challenges of a post-Cold War world and the global war on terrorism. Has supported increased troop levels, improved armor and protection for our service members who are in harm’s way, development and acquisition of proven technology, and increased compensation for service members. Vote to leave them hanging on, as hostages for pork?
As a Vietnam-era Marine platoon sergeant, who claims he is keenly aware of the importance that clear objectives have on morale; don’t you think that voting for surrender shatters the will of the soldiers you claim to support? An explanation is in order, not only to the Republican Party of Maryland and the American people who support victory but to every member of the Armed Forces upon whom you have just turned your back.
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