{"id":114803,"date":"2014-04-25T20:17:29","date_gmt":"2014-04-25T20:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/?guid=97f0597ba81fe3b70765ecd8715ec070"},"modified":"2014-04-25T20:17:29","modified_gmt":"2014-04-25T20:17:29","slug":"rep-hurt-confuses-iraq-and-afghanistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/editorials\/rep-hurt-confuses-iraq-and-afghanistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Rep. Hurt Confuses Iraq and Afghanistan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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“I have unconditional support for our brave men and women serving America overseas, as well as for their families.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span>As our military commanders have said, we must remain steadfast in a clear strategy to defeat the insurgency and prevent Iraq from again becoming a safe-haven for international terrorists.<\/span><\/b> <\/b><\/span>I think that the withdrawal of our troops should be based on the conditions on the ground, not political agendas.<\/span>“<\/b><\/span>
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When WAS<\/i> Iraq a safe-haven for international terrorists? <\/p>\n

What American men and women (as opposed to weapons) are now “serving” in Iraq?<\/span>
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Does the Congressman have Iraq and Afghanistan confused?<\/span>
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And should a government that can’t keep all of its wars straight still be fighting them?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

And should it hide its decision to engage in these murderous expeditions behind pretended concern for the young people sent to do the killing?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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April 25, 2014<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dear Mr. Swanson:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thank you for your recent communication concerning<\/span> the United States’ current involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span>I appreciate your taking the time to express your thoughts on this important matter.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span>I am grateful for the privilege of representing you and serving as a voice for the citizens of Virginia’s Fifth District.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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I have unconditional support for our brave men and women serving America overseas, as well as for their families.<\/span> <\/span> As our military commanders have said, we must remain steadfast in a clear strategy to defeat the insurgency and prevent Iraq from again becoming a safe-haven for international terrorists.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span>I think that the withdrawal of our troops should be based on the conditions on the ground, not political agendas.<\/span> <\/span>We must not<\/span> <\/span>embolden the terrorists who believe that free societies will cave under the pressure of their violent acts.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span>My highest priority is to safeguard our homeland.<\/span> <\/span> Please be assured that I will continue to monitor the conditions on the ground and will keep your thoughts in mind as events in Afghanistan and Iraq continue to unfold.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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I hope you will stay connected to our office with updates on the latest news, legislation, and other useful information, by signing up for our e-newsletter on our website, <\/span>hurt.house.gov<\/a><\/span>.<\/span> <\/span> Thank you again for your communication and please do not hesitate to contact our office with any future questions or comments.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Robert Hurt
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