September 7, 2007

On Wednesday on the United States Senate floor New York Senator Chuck Schumer said this:

Now some have argued that the surge is working. But Mr. President all you have to do is look at the facts to know that that is not the case. The violence in Anbar has gone down despite the surge, not because of the surge.

This is far worse than a stupid statement. It is a vile statement. And the assertion that the American soldiers who have secured Anbar have in any way failed and that their sacrifices were in vain or that they were ineffective is far below the dignity of the stupidest United States senator.

We urge you to call the United States Senate via the switchboard 202-225-3121 and demand an apology from Chuck Schumer. Our troops and their sacrifices deserve honor—not denigration on the floor of the United States Senate.  

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