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  • Democrats Don't Support Troops

    03/20/2004 6:05:03 PM PST · by MarvntheMartian · 28 replies · 782+ views
    Me | March 20, 2004 | MarvntheMartian
    On March 17, 2004, H. Res. 557, a resolution presented at the House of Representatives that "commended the members of the United States Armed Forces and Coalition forces for liberating Iraq and expressed its gratitude for their valiant service.", despite fierce opposition by the Democratic Party, passed 327 ayes, to 93 noes. The following 90 Democrats, 2 Republicans, and one Independent, couldn't find it in their hearts to put politics aside and voted AGAINST commending the United States Armed Forces and Coalition forces for liberating Iraq, and REFUSED to express their gratitude for our Armed Forces' and Coalition forces" valiant...