U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson, who represents the eastern part of the Ozarks, is explaining her unusual vote on the Iraq war spending bill that starts the withdrawal of U.S. troops.
Last night the Republican Congresswoman only said "present" when asked her vote.
She released this statement to KY-3 News explaining why...
"I cannot abide the way this war is being conducted, but neither can I lend my support to a measure that politicizes the men and women in uniform so bravely serving our country," Emerson said.
The legislation is the first binding challenge on the war that Democrats have managed to send to President Bush since they reclaimed control of both houses of the Congress in January. The $124 billion dollar spending bill requires troop withdrawals to begin October first, or sooner.
"I sincerely hope that, when the political dust settles, this Congress can pass a meaningful emergency supplemental appropriations bill that will send both a message of urgency to the Iraqi government and a message of encouragement to our troops," Emerson said in her statement.
Emerson voted against the House version of the supplemental in March.
She is just one of two members who changed their votes.
No comments:
Post a Comment