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Ryan Statement on Start of War with Hussein’s Regime in Iraq

WASHINGTON – Wisconsin’s First District Congressman Paul Ryan today made the following statement regarding the commencement of military action by U.S. and allied troops in Iraq: 

“Our prayers are with our troops as they put their lives on the line in and around Iraq to disarm a deadly foe,” Ryan said.  “The cause they are fighting for is just, and they are well-prepared to carry out this mission.”

“Saddam Hussein and his regime have had twelve years and many chances to give up their weapons of mass destruction, comply with international obligations, and choose peace.  Instead, he has chosen the path of deception and continued aggression.  The danger of letting Hussein –  with his hatred for America, his terrorist ties, and his proven willingness to use chemical weapons – amass even more power and continue building even more dangerous weapons is simply too great.” 

“Our troops are fighting, as a last resort, to remove this grave threat.  At the same time, they are liberating the Iraqi people, who have suffered so much under Hussein’s rule of terror.”

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