Russ Feingold "Please become a citizen co-sponsor of my Iraq Resolution"

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Please sign Feingold's resolutuion! here's his email and the link is below. :hi:


Dear Friend,

I have introduced a resolution that calls on President Bush to define the mission of our military in Iraq, set a plan to accomplish that mission, and establish a timeframe for the withdrawal of US troops, so that we can provide some clarity with regard to our intentions and restore confidence at home and abroad.

Please take a moment and visit, www.progressivepatriotsfund.com , and sign up as a citizen co-sponsor of my resolution. Your support will help me demonstrate the tremendous grassroots support for creating a timeline for the removal of U.S. troops in Iraq.

When I speak to servicemen and women in Wisconsin and in Iraq, and when I speak to their families, their pride in their service is evident and it is well-earned. But their frustration with this open-ended commitment is equally evident, and it is painful. We can do better by them, by insisting on clarity, by insisting on accountability, and by assuring them that we have a plan with clear and achievable goals. Please help me address their concerns by becoming a citizen co-sponsor of my resolution .

Our troops on the ground are inspiring in their resolve, their professionalism, and their sincere desire to help the people of Iraq. Their courage and commitment was underscored for me during my trip to Iraq earlier this year. I want to help these brave men and women succeed, by ensuring that they have an achievable mission, sound planning, and a reasonable timeframe by which to finish their part of the job.

Sincerely,



Russ Feingold
United States Senator
Honorary Chair, Progressive Patriots Fund

Here's his resolution:

S. Res. 171

SENATE RESOLUTION 171

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

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RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should submit to Congress a report on the time frame for the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq.

Whereas United States forces in Iraq have served with courage and distinction and they and their families deserve to know what exactly their mission is and approximately how long they may expect to remain in Iraq;

Whereas establishing time frames for the transfer of sovereignty and for elections in Iraq has resulted in real political and strategic advantages for the United States and has advanced the development of democracy in Iraq;

Whereas establishing a clear time frame for the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq would help to refute conspiracy theories and eliminate suspicions that obstruct the United States policy goals in Iraq and undermine the legitimacy of the Government of Iraq;

Whereas President George W. Bush stated on April 13, 2004 that “as a proud and independent people, Iraqis do not support an indefinite occupation and neither does America” and that United States troops will remain in Iraq “as long as necessary and not one day more”;

Whereas a sound strategic plan for United States military operations in Iraq would include information regarding the numbers of Iraqi troops that must be effectively trained and the amount of time that will be required to train them;

Whereas the President has declined to set out specific goals for the United States military operations in Iraq or a clear time frame for achieving such goals;

Whereas a clear plan and time frame for United States military operations in Iraq would facilitate more responsible budgeting for the costs of United States operations in Iraq; and

Whereas confusion about the United States mission in Iraq does not serve the United States vital interests in establishing stability in Iraq or fighting the terrorist networks that continue to threaten the United States: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That—
(1) the Senate—



(A) supports the men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States in Iraq and deeply appreciates their admirable service; and

(B) recognizes that stability, democracy and respect for the rule of law in Iraq are in the United States national interest; and


(2) it is the sense of the Senate that-


(A) the United States should remain committed to providing long-term diplomatic and political support to the people of Iraq to achieve stability and democracy;

(B) the United States should work diligently to accelerate the sound and effective training of Iraqi security forces to increase international cooperation in this endeavor so that the people of Iraq may assume responsibility for their own security;

(C) the United States should continue to pursue a robust and multi-faceted campaign to dismantle and defeat international terrorist networks in Iraq and around the world; and

(D) not later than 30 days after date that the Senate passes this resolution, the President should submit to Congress a report that describes—


(i) the remaining mission of the Armed Forces of the United States in Iraq;

(ii) current estimates of the time frame required for the United States to achieve that mission, including information regarding variables that could alter that time frame; and

(iii) a time frame for the subsequent withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq.

[Independent_Liberal]

1. Kick!

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2. again n/t

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3. signed n/t

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4. Thanks and done.

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5. kick

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[sinkingfeeling]

6. Done. Isn't Clinton calling for the same in the Senate?

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7. kick

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