I trust that you meant "little old ladies" -- she ain't no "girl"....
murtha : Pay attention
You have been hanging around to long with cut and run hanoi kerry
The Brothers and Sisters on The Wall know what you have done.
And before you complain about me, I was there also.
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I'm now having to flip through channels. Greg Garvey is supposed to be on H&C giving a Gold Star Father's perspective.
WHAT PELOUSY SAID:
...(GOP sunk to a new low...Even for them. They have engaged in an act of deception that undermines any shred of dignity that might be left in this republican congress. But deception has been the order of the day throughout the entire iraq engagement. Mr. Hunter's resolution is a continuation of that deception. It is a political stunt and it should be rejected by this house. The republican deception today is a disgrace. It is a disservice to our country and to our men and women.
They and the american people deserve better. It is an insult to the integrity of jack murtha, one of the most distinguished members to ever serve in this house of representatives. As has been said, jack murtha is a decorated war veteran, two purple hearts, the bronze star for his combat service, the vietnam cross of gallantry, 37 years of active and reserve duty in the marines.
His lifetime motto has been semper phi, and yes, our republican colleagues -- semper fi and yes, our republican colleagues call him a coward and accuse him of cooperating with the enemy. As the senior democrat on the defense appropriations committee he is known and respected for his bipartisanship.
That is why this republican attack on him is so dishonest. Mr. Murtha has dealt the mighty blow of truth to the president's failed iraq policy. The american people have rallied to jack murtha's message of truth. But you can't handle the truth. Why are the republicans so afraid of the facts?
Mr. Speaker, the republican senator from ohio, robert taft, who would become the republican leader of the senate, said criticism in a time of war is essential to the maintenance of any democratic government.
Indeed, mr. Murtha's courageous action to speak truth to power is a great act of patriotism. As one who has always had the interest of america's men and women in uniform as his top priority, mr. Murtha has acted as he always does, in their interest.
Let us all join him in saluting our troops for their courage, their patriotism and the sacrifice that they are willing to make and thank jack murtha for his loyalty to them.
Thank you, mr. Speaker mr. Murtha. Thank you, mr. Speaker.
The gentleman from georgia. The gentleman from (GOP)Georgia.
Mr. Gingrey: Mr. Speaker, in closing it is important to restate for the morale of our troops that this congress and this country remain resolves in the war against terrorism from the streets of iraq to the mountains of afghanistan, america will leave no spider hole, no palace, no bunker overlooked as we help freedom-loving people fight the terrorist insurgency of islamo-fascists and protect democracy worldwide. Our greatest loss would be to withdraw our troops thereby ceding victory to terrorists who murder and hide under the cover of shadows.
Mr. Speaker, over 2,000 of our best and bravest have fought and sacrificed their lives in defense of democracy, and in the face of these terrorists. These individuals deserve our thanks and their families need to know that they did not die in vain.
Mr. Speaker, a lot of words have been thrown about in this chamber tonight but talk is often cheap and while cheap talk abounds, unfortunately cheap pak is not bounded. It's not ins thrateth slated by oceans or mountains and certainly not by the media. The words of this congress and its members echo out beyond this hallowed chamber, behind these hallowed halls to every household and every foreign shore. Our troops are listening, mr. Speaker, they hear those who denigrate their mission.
They hear those who rely on the false pillar of semantics, seeking to divide the american people. Mr. Speaker, our troops are listening tonight. And while talk is cheap, our vote is sacrosanct. So i call on my colleagues on both sthrilesslilse to put their vote on the record and put -- both sides of the aisle to put their vote on the record and put the rhetoric aside.
I urge my colleagues to support the rule. Let's have this debate for the sake of our troops and I yield back the balance of my time and move the previous question.
The speaker pro tempore: The gentleman's time has expired.
Without objection, the previous question is ordered. The question is on adoption of the resolution.
All those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The gentlelady from new york. Ms. Slaughter: On that i request the yeas and nays. The speaker pro tempore: The yeas and nays have been requested. If those favoring the yeas and nays will rise. A sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered.
Members will record their rotes-vote by electronic device. This will be a 15-minute vote.
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