Tough Month [for Reyes]

The Washington Times [Inside the Beltway] ^ | January 18, 2007 | John McCaslin

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On Dec. 5, Newsweek magazine touted an interview with then-incoming House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rep. Silvestre Reyes as an "exclusive." And for good reason.

"In a surprise twist in the debate over Iraq," the story began, Mr. Reyes "said he wants to see an increase of 20,000 to 30,000 U.S. troops as part of a 'stepped up effort to dismantle the militias.' " "We have to consider the need for additional troops to be in Iraq, to take out the militias and stabilize Iraq," the Texas Democrat said to the surprise of many, "I would say 20,000 to 30,000."

Then came President Bush's expected announcement last week, virtually matching Mr. Reyes' recommendation and argument word-for-word -- albeit the president proposed only 21,500 troops. Wouldn't you know, hours after Mr. Bush announced his proposal, Mr. Reyes told the El Paso Times that such a troop buildup was unthinkable. "We don't have the capability to escalate even to this minimum level," he said.

The chairman's "double-talk" did not go unnoticed. Among others, Rep. Joe Wilson, South Carolina Republican and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, says such blatant "hypocrisy" undermines both national security and the war on terrorism.

Unfortunately for the new House intelligence chief, this is his second (some would argue his third) major blunder in the space of one month.

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Take a close look America. This is what you get when you put DemocRATS in charge.

[PGalt]

Thanks for posting. Sheesh!

[Former Proud Canadian]

So Reyes is a lightweight. Who are the deep thinkers on the demo side?

[mort56]

Don't be so harsh on this great American. After all he is a victim as well as being a member of an ethnic minority. Can he help it that he has contracted the dreaded Kerry Vacillation Virus? Have you no compassion? Have you no room in your hearts for forgiveness?

Shame on all you Freepers!

It's just like you to think about the country first and not what really matters...Rep. Reyes' self esteem.


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"Have you no compassion?"

Since he is [intellectually and ethically] disabled.........