Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement following President Obama's announced full troop withdrawal from Iraq by the end of the year:
“I would like to commend the President for honoring his commitment to bring our troops home by the end of the year. More importantly, I want to thank the men and women serving in our armed forces and our veterans for their years of courage, dedication, and patriotism during this war.
From day one, I strongly disagreed with ill-advised military action against Iraq. We must now focus our attention on our domestic priorities, such as putting Americans back to work and rebuilding our economy. We must also uphold the honor of our veterans by providing them with the medical and financial support they deserve. We can never fully repay our troops for their sacrifice, but it is our duty to try.”
