As the US Senators consider whether to vote for or against the new Democratic Iraq resolution that sets a final timetable by which US Soldiers must leave Iraq, we remind Senator Mark Pryor of his previous promise and statement on the merits of a timetable for troop withdrawal quoted by Daniel Connolly, "Lincoln, Pryor Split On Iraq Troop Withdrawal Amendment," The Associated Press, 06/22/06, less than a year ago. Mark Prior (D-AR): “President Bush should lay out for the American people measurable goals for success in Iraq; however, it is a grave mistake to publicly announce timetables and consequently hand over our game plan to Iraqi insurgents... Finally, I have talked to countless troops who have pleaded with me not to give the enemy any indication of troop movements, especially those showing we are reducing forces. They know it endangers them and their comrades. I cannot and will not put them at risk." Senator Pryor, will you keep keep your promise?Tags: Mark Pryor, military troops, Senator, support troops, US Congress
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