Democrats turn attention from war resolution to troop funding, equipment« Thread Started on Feb 16, 2007, 2:28am » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Democrats turn attention from war resolution to troop funding, equipment | Comments (0)By Anne Flaherty - Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON - Republicans seeking to defend President Bush's troop buildup in Iraq tapped military veterans among their own ranks as floor debate leaders Thursday as Democrats relished likely victory in their fight for a resolution opposing Bush's policy. Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas, a prisoner of war in Vietnam, took the lead among GOP speakers on the third day of debate on a resolution disapproving the addition of 21,500 U.S. troops to the fight. He was joined by other Vietnam War veterans, such as Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., and Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., in saying such opposition from Washington sends a signal of retreat in the war on terrorism.read at source>
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