Growing Momentum Toward Changing Course in Iraq …

Growing Momentum Toward Changing Course in Iraq …
By: Nicole Belle @ 6:36 AM - PDT

Democratic Caucus's Senate Journal:
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid delivered a statement this [week] on the floor of the U.S. Senate stating how there is a growing momentum in the toward changing course in Iraq:
Yesterday, the Senate held two important votes:

On the Feingold Amendment, which called for transitioning the mission
And on the Warner amendment, which would have required the President to certify that the Iraqi government is meeting benchmarks in order to receive U.S. aid.

I supported the Feingold amendment, which provided a real change of course out of the war. I opposed the Warner amendment, because after more than four years of war, 3,400 American deaths, 20,000 wounded, and nearly $500 million in taxpayer dollars spent, we need action, not more reports - especially those without consequences.

Yet while I supported one vote and opposed the other, I am encouraged by both. They show real and growing momentum on both sides of the aisle away from this tragic and endless war.
In a related story, Blue Jersey interviewed Rep. Rob Andrews and this little tidbit caught my eye: Rep. Andrews believes there will be a veto-proof majority to withdraw from Iraq by Labor Day.