Rep. Cole Denounces Redundant Iraq Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) issued the following statement today on H.R. 2929, the latest political feat masquerading as a bill offered by House Democrats.

"This legislation is political grandstanding by the Majority that wastes the time and money of the American people," Congressman Cole said. "Several pieces of legislation have already passed the House of Representatives this year which have expressed opposition against or prohibited the establishment of permanent military bases in Iraq. In fact, the President has signed three of those bills into law. The opposing party is merely wasting taxpayer dollars by having the House consider this redundant legislation. This bill is a distraction, taking time and attention away from more pressing issues."

"The overwhelming bipartisan opposition to permanent bases in Iraq expressed in the vote on this bill show that there is no desire for an indefinite U.S. presence in that country. To claim otherwise is a political stunt that is designed to score partisan points rather than engage in an honest debate over real differences between the two parties."

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