LINCOLN DAVIS STATEMENT ON IRAQ SUPPLEMENTAL March 23, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis released the following statement shortly after the House voted on the Iraq Supplemental bill:

The House is correct in asking for accountability. The Iraqis need to accept responsibility for the stability and security of their country. The supplemental sets benchmarks for the Iraqis and the Administration to meet, but we need to give our field commanders the latitude needed to hit the mark. I offered an amendment allowing for an adjustment to be made in the withdrawal date after showing Congress and the public that progress is being made in Iraq. I have been clear with leadership from day one that I can't support a bill with a day certain for withdrawal without waiver provisions.