Posted on 11/18/2005 5:12:51 PM PST by Former Military Chick
CAPITOL HILL (AP) -- There's been heated debate on the House floor regarding a GOP effort to force a vote on Congressman John Murtha's call for an immediate withdrawal from Iraq.
Democrats charge the effort is a cheap political stunt and a personal attack.
Instead of offering Murtha's resolution, Republicans plan to reject a similarly worded resolution offered by one of their own to show support for US troops.
Democrats say that's a "counterfeit" resolution, charging it guts Murtha's thoughtful approach to the situation.
The fiery, emotional debate climaxed when Ohio Congresswoman Jean Schmidt, who is the lowest in seniority, recounted a message a Marine colonel wanted to send to Murtha.
She said he told her that "cowards cut and run, Marines never do."
Democrats booed and shouted her down, bringing the House to a standstill.
I am doing that. His job in the military was WASHING CARS.
She's my rep . . . GO JEANNIE!
[I spoke with Jean's legislative aid at 5 PM and he indicated that she was 'psyched' and ready to go! Remember, we (in Ohio's 2nd district) have lost MANY Marines/soldiers over the last two years and are home to the only Iraq MIA -- Matt Maupin. Overwhelmingly, the families of these toopers support their Commander in Chief and this war effort!!]
There has to be a prize for the BEST picture of the year. If there was, you should win.
Never in a gazillion years will they STFU! Not until GWB is impeached, removed, and tried for war crimes!
"...where is his rebuke/punishment for not following the rules?"
Must have something to do with the "Penal Code." *Smirk* ;)
Anyone have a video clip of Jean Schmidt's speech????
Murtha was an officer in the Marine Reserves who volunteered for Vietnam and earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. Marines don't make awards lightly. At one point in his life he wasn't a surrender-monkey, and I'm not willing to call his patriotism into question. His judgement, on the other hand...
Thanks for the ping.
Thanks Johnboy.
Where, oh, where are the Rat Libs that represent parts of the country with lots of Jewish voters? The Israeli lobby knows what we are doing in Iraq is right and I think they got the word to them.
John Murtha, Jr. - Democrat - U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania. Implicated in the Abscam sting, in which FBI agents impersonating Arab businessmen offered bribes to political figures; Murtha was cited as an unindicted co-conspirator.
At this point, I am calling his patriotism into question.
that says it all for me.
Democrats in Congress are traitors, cowards and worse enemies than Al qaeda!
very interesting!! Had no idea
She is not my rep because I live in Dayton. I did send her a fax of congratulations and offered to support her in the future.
I wish other pubbies had her courage.
Absolutely incredible!! The Republicans should use the footage in future ads...democrats shouting down the words of our military men..the ones on the line..the ones they SUPPOSEDLY care about
Liberals disgust me/
Sure, we are approaching an election year, however this despicable lack of cohesion between the party's in a time of war is NOT the work of the people!
Sorry for my rant filled with frustration.
Not only did I love what she said but how she said it. She shouted it out with pride for our military!
Thank you, Jean!!!!
Was the Marine Schmidt quoted on active duty?
Yes! I saw a clip of that on Fox. It was great.
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