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-- <March 17,
2003> Congresswoman Bordallo’s
Statement on the FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 17, 2003 – Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo released the following statement regarding the President’s March 17, 2003, address to the nation concerning Iraq: • The President spoke with authority when he reaffirmed his commitment to defend this nation. He has tonight made clear the need to bring an end to the threat that Saddam Hussein poses to the security of the United States and our allies in the region. • In these times of great uncertainty, I want to express my support our men and women in uniform and thank them for their service to our country. During the military build up in the Middle East our troops have endured many hardships and it is certain that the hardest task they face lies ahead in the coming days. They are well trained and equipped for the task at hand and I am sure they will swiftly and successfully conclude their mission, should Saddam Hussein fail to seize this final opportunity for peace by leaving Iraq. • As they have done proudly throughout history, the people of Guam stand ready to play their part in keeping America safe and secure. I join with them in praying for the safety of friends and loved ones serving in the Middle East. • As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I will continue to monitor events in Iraq closely, and am sure that we will prevail. However, we must prepare ourselves for a long period of engagement in the Middle East that will help bring the democracy, which we here so strongly value, to that troubled region. ###. Contact: Neil Weare
in Washington, D.C., at (202) 225-1188 or Joaquin
Perez in Guam at (671) 477-4272. |
