A Surge Of Support

A Surge Of Support

When I was recently in Colorado Springs, I spoke with a man whose son is serving in Iraq. He said the criticism at home of the war effort was demoralizing. He made the point that as our fighting men and women are defending our liberties overseas, we as Americans need to stand by them. Afterwards, my nephew suggested there should be a "surge of support" to go along with the troop surge. I told him that I couldn't agree more. This is why I'm writing on the blog today and sending this message out to all of Team Mitt. 

 With many views being offered for how to handle the war in Iraq, I've been supportive of giving the troop surge on the ground in Iraq a chance to take effect. We owe that to our men and women in the military who are making the sacrifices they are today.

There is no guarantee that the new strategy pursued by General Petraeus will ultimately succeed, but the stakes are too high and the potential fallout too great to deny our military leaders and troops on the ground the resources and the time needed to give them an opportunity to succeed. 

While some Democrats in Congress say they support the troops who are making these sacrifices, many don't support the work they are doing to make the surge a success.

Representative Clyburn, the third-highest ranking House Democrat, said it would be "a real big problem" for Democrats if progress is made in Iraq. That's not a problem but good news for all Americans.

Please take some time today and join a nationwide surge of support for our troops. This is something that all Americans need to come together on. You don't play politics with foreign policy, particularly when men and women are taking bullets in Iraq for America.

There are many ways you can show that you appreciate the surge of sacrifice that so many men and women are making today. Get started and join the surge of support today.

Posted at 2007-08-01 12:29:30 by Mitt Romney

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Comments

 

I like the idea! We give to the "Treats for Troops" program. It is a lot of fun to shop for items at the site and then they ship it all off for you. Thanks for all you are doing. Go Mitt!!

Posted by Amy at 2007-08-01 13:56:16

This would make a good commercial to get out the word to support our troops. We plan on joining the surge of support. Thank you for your efforts.

Posted by Kim at 2007-08-01 13:01:40