VIDEO: Murtha Holds Back Tears During Speech On Iraq Bill

[Hissyspit]

http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Murtha_hold_back_tears_during_Iraq_0323.html



Video: Murtha holds back tears during speech on Iraq bill
David Edwards and Mike Sheehan
Published: Friday March 23, 2007

Rep. John Murtha (D-OH) spoke passionately before the U.S. House voted today on the supplemental war budget that included a timeline to remove troops from Iraq by August 2008.

"This is a failed policy wrapped in illusion!" Murtha said of the Bush administration's Iraq strategy. "We don't have the troops, we don't have a strategic reserve to be able to react to a future national threat to this great country. The troops can only do so much!"

Near the end of his spirited address, Murtha recalled words from his great-grandmother. "She said, 'You're on this earth to make a difference.' We're gonna make a difference with this bill, we're gonna bring those troops home, we're gonna start changing the direction of this great country!" he exclaimed emotionally, before leaving the podium amid a standing ovation.

The bill would pass by a vote of 218-212
with President Bush vowing to veto it.

[fooj]

1. I saw that. Heartbreaking.

[Iwasthere]

2. Loved that! very emotional. he was also red faced mad at one point!

However, in the future they should work it out so he is last instead of third to last.

[fooj]

3. It's OUR fault that B*sh snagged over 18 BILLION?

Screw that.

Murtha is very emotional about this issue. He LOVES the military. He wants to do what is BEST for them. God bless him.

[murray hill farm]

4. OMG

That was the most amazing thing I have ever heard. I cried listening to such commitment and passion. How anyone could have voted against the bill after hearing that is beyond me. Thank you so much for posting it.

[wicket]

5. K & R

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[Danieljay]

6. K & R. This video is a MUST SEE by EVERY real American. n/t

[Hissyspit]

7. .