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Contact: Michael C. Frohlich
202-225-2071/202-680-2395
January 10, 2007

After President Bush addressed the nation on the situation in Iraq and a new direction for the Iraq war, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) released the following statement:

“The war in Iraq is critical to the Global War on Terror and we must continue to fight and defend against the terrorists there as much as at home. We must maintain our efforts to provide security and stability for the Iraqi government and its people until they are able to do so themselves. We cannot walk away or we will face increased bloodshed at home and abroad. I applaud the President for recognizing the need for a new direction in the Iraq war in order to achieve this and presenting tangible solutions to the problems we currently face there.

"This new approach has received approval by the top military leaders both at the Pentagon and in the field. I support making sure that the Iraqis take the lead and act aggressively and swiftly against any violence. Prime Minister Maliki has issued a commitment to meet these challenges, and the President must hold him accountable to this pledge. It is my hope that the proposals put forth will lead to success in the war in Iraq.

“Our troops deserve unwavering support and this new direction the President has implemented must show progress. Now is the time to unite as Americans, and not as partisan politicians. I look forward to the day when a free and democratic Iraqi government and its people can defend themselves and be a model for others in the Middle East.”

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