Congressman: The United States should not engage in another open-ended conflict
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) is today asking Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to answer questions about the nature of America's recent military reengagement in Iraq after it was announced that the Pentagon was sending an additional 130 military personnel to northern Iraq.
"America has made enormous sacrifices in Iraq, and our commitment to ensuring its security has justifiably ended," Braley said. "While it's appropriate to take steps to address the humanitarian crisis and protect America's national security interests, I remain firmly opposed to another long, open-ended commitment that places our troops in harm's way and am deeply concerned by the recent decision to redeploy troops in Iraq."
In addition to outlining his concerns about involving America in another open-ended mission in Iraq, Braley asked Hagel to provide answers to a series of questions including the timetable for bringing home all American military personnel, the estimated cost of the current mission, and the Administration's intention to seek Congressional authorization for the mission.
"I believe the current situation in Iraq is a challenging one. However I do not believe the United States should engage in another long-term conflict in Iraq," Braley wrote.
A copy of Braley's letter is available online HERE.
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