Linda Sánchez Applauds President for Ending Iraq War (Dec 14 2011)

Congresswoman Hails the Return of All U.S. Troops by December 31

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement after President Obama today spoke to troops in Fort Bragg, NC, in which he highlighted the end of the war in Iraq and welcomed home returning veterans:

"I want to commend President Obama for keeping his promise to end the war in Iraq and bringing all of our troops home by the end of the year. I also want to salute the service of more than one million Americans who served in Iraq, and honor the memory of the nearly 4,500 Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice.

"I join all Americans in honoring their service and sacrifice, and those of their families. Over the course of nine years, California has paid a high price in Iraq. Tragically, 478 Californians were killed during the Iraq War, and more than 3,000 Californians were wounded.

"I have long supported a timeline and benchmarks for our military commitment in Iraq, and I am pleased that President Obama is responsibly ending the Iraq War. Responsibly ending the war makes us stronger around the world and at home.

"I have consistently voted for a safe, orderly withdrawal of our troops from Iraq, and I am pleased this is almost a reality. I join President Obama and all Americans in saluting all of the brave men and women in uniform whose service make this withdrawal possible."

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