Kerry amendment to remove U.S. troops from Iraq by July 1, 2007 defeated in senate by vote of 86 Nayes to 13 Yeas. As I see it, those in favor are motivated by hatred of President Bush.

I write from a conservative point of view and do stress personal responsibility. I deal only with issues and do not engage in personal attacks. My favorite motto: with every right and privelege there is a corresponding duty and responsibility. That is the conservative way.

Column in Sunday June 18 Pioneer Press by Ali Al-Zahid leader of Iraquna, a think tank for Iraqis in Austria. "Since April 9, 2003,Iraq has been confronted with suicidal terrosist attacks, corruption, a Europe that is still unwilling to help us and neighboring countries that try everything in their power t o prevent this new Iraq." "If someone had told us that Iraq would be like this three years after liberation, we would not have believed it. We would have still supported the liberation with utmost conviction. We know we cannot lose this fight."

A timetable for pulling forces out of Iraq was rejected in Senate and House. Senate 93 to 6 and House 256 to 153. Senators voting for pullout were Boxer(D-CA), Byrd(D-WV), Feingold(D-WI), Harkin(D-IA), Kennedy(D-MA) and Kerry(D-MA).

H.R.114 titled Authorization For Use Of Miliotary Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. Passed Oct 11, 2002, five months prior to invasion. House 296 yea and 133 nay and Senate 77 yea and 23 nay. Among the yeas were Bayh (D-IN), Biden (D-DE), Clinton (D-NY), Daschle (D-SD), Edwards (D-NC), Feinstein (D-CA), Harkin (D-IA), Kerry (D-MA), Lieberman (D-CT), Schumer (D-NY).