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Statement
Statement of
Congressman Tiberi in response to the Columbus Dispatch story of September 1,
2006.
"My position on the decision to remove
Saddam Hussein from power, fight terrorism abroad, and work to foster democracy
in the Middle East has not changed. I supported the authorization for use
of military force against Iraq because, like the CIA, British Intelligence,
Israeli government, and many Democrats in Congress, I believed Iraq posed a
threat to our national security. I remain committed to our mission in
Iraq.
"I have not called on Secretary Rumsfeld
to resign or urged the president to remove him. Since December of 2005 I
have stated publicly that I believe we need new leadership in the
Pentagon. I believe this president can be better served. However,
the defense secretary serves at the pleasure of the president - he makes the
call. I continue to support the president's authority in this matter."
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