Hurray for Jean Schmidt!!!
(And Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Too!!!)
Friday, November 18, 2005
Why are the only conservatives with gonads women? Shall we have the women do all of our fighting for us? Shall we leave them alone in a time of need?After Democrat Rep. John Murtha called for a quick withdrawal of our troops from Iraq -- for all intents and purposes surrendering to the terrorists -- some in the GOP are actually using their backbones!
From the AP:
House Republicans sought a showdown Friday with Democrats on a proposal by one of their most senior members to force an end to the U.S. deployment of troops in Iraq.
Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., offered the resolution demanding a pullout. The GOP-run House was expected to reject it -- and make a prominent statement about where Congress stands on Iraq -- as the chamber scurried toward a Thanksgiving break.
"We'll let the members debate it and then let them vote on it," said Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., the acting majority leader.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's office had no immediate comment.
Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas, a 29-year Air Force veteran who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam for nearly seven years, called Murtha's position unconscionable and irresponsible. "We've got to support our troops to the hilt and see this mission through," he said.
I did not support Jean Schmidt for the 2nd Congressional District house seat and I now publicly admit that I was wrong. She is providing STRONG conservative leadership for the wonderful people of southern Ohio.
I made a mistake Rep. Schmidt and I apologize.
She proved her mettle on the house floor, directly standing up for America and our troops. Michelle Malkin has a link to a Political Teen post on the debate:
The Political Teen has an excellent video clip of Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-OH) relaying a message from a Marine Colonel to the Dems:"He asked me to send Congress a message -- stay the course. He also asked me to send Congressman Murtha a message -- that cowards cut and run, Marines never do," Schmidt said.
YES!!!!!!!!
The beautiful Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida is on the front lines as well:
Dear friends at NoEndButVictory.com,
Our mission in Iraq is clear: Peace through strength, and victory through resolve. Those who would have us withdraw immediately have forgotten what appeasement does to madmen and murderers.
Withdrawing our troops from Iraq while our mission is not yet achieved will send a chilling message to freedom-loving peoples across the globe about the intentions of our great country. It will not only put into question our resolve to stand up to these fanatical Islamist extremists who wish to destroy our way of life, it will also set a terrible precedent by letting every Islamist militant know that we can be terrorized into retreat. Our mission in spearheading freedom and democracy in the Middle East is critical, and we must not let any set of circumstances thwart it.
My stepson and his fiancee are proud Marines currently serving in Iraq -- and I can tell you that they feel privileged to take part in this mission. And they fully understand that what they are doing will affect their children and grandchildren.
That's why I am voting these evening to stay the course in Iraq. Thank you for your tremendous support of this mission -- and thank you for honoring those who stand with America today.
NO END BUT VICTORY.
Sincerely,
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Florida, 18th Congressional District
YES!!!!!!!!!
Come on guys, where are you?
Other coverage can be found at Instapundit, Stop the ACLU and Power Line.
