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Congressman McCaul Pleased with Petraeus/Croker Reports

September 11, 2007

(Washington, D.C.)- America’s top general and top diplomat in Iraq have reported the status of their missions to Congress. The overall findings clearly show progress being made towards ending sectarian violence and capturing or killing the terrorists causing death and destruction in Iraq.

This news comes after General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker testified before the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees. Congressman Michael McCaul serves as a Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee and listened to the more than six hours of testimony by General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker.

“After hearing from the General and Ambassador, no one can deny the positive advances being made in Iraq by America’s armed forces. It is my hope that with these advances we will soon see some of our troops come home,” stated Congressman Michael McCaul. He went on to say, “America must continue to increase political and diplomatic efforts to achieve a sustainable resolution on the ground in Iraq, as well as stability in the region. It is time to move forward with the Iraq Study Group recommendations.”

Congressman McCaul also took an opportunity to comment on the attacks on General Petraeus by liberal groups saying, “General Petraeus risks his life everyday to help achieve a viable peace in Iraq. For decades he has served our nation and defended freedom. These liberal groups and those who support them should be ashamed and immediately apologize for their attack on this military man who has dedicated his life to protecting our nation.”

Congressman McCaul is planning another trip to Iraq in the future to further verify the successes of the Iraqi government.