Testimony Reflects Honest Account (Rep. Joe Wilson)
We have made great strides in Iraq, and General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker were honest about what has been achieved and what remains unresolved. The troop reduction General Petraeus suggested would be a military decision based on conditions on the ground. This is how those decisions should be made rather than through political consideration.
While there are individuals who have made up their minds and remain stubbornly opposed to accepting the prospect of success in Iraq, our troops and our national security are best served by a policy that is well-informed. I am confident in the abilities of General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker, and I hope my colleagues will reflect on all the information we receive today and pursue a constructive and positive way forward.