Calling Quote by Jim McGovern

Pushing legislation that would undercut our troops just as we're beginning to make progress in Baghdad.

— George W. Bush

We need to make it clear that we will withdraw from Iraq within 6 to 9 months - so that the Iraqis will know…

— John Olver

I ran in 2006 as an opponent of the Iraq War, and I came to Congress to change overreliance on U.S. military power.

— Chris Murphy

One of the primary reasons I first ran for Congress was to be a voice for our troops, veterans and military families.

— Kirsten Gillibrand

What is happening in Iraq now is awful, but it is a consequence of our invasion, not our withdrawal.

— Chris Murphy

Because the Bush Administration will set no timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, both chambers of Congress acted to make sure…

— Jan Schakowsky

“Operation Iraqi Freedom began on March 20, 2003.”

— Rick Bragg

I will begin to remove our troops from Iraq immediately.

— Barack Obama

In 2003, Congress should have resisted the rush to a war of choice with Iraq. I will do everything in my power to prevent…

— John Garamendi

Nine years ago on September 14, 2001, I placed the lone vote against the 'Authorization for Use of Military Force' - an authorization that…

— Barbara Lee

I was the first candidate to come out against this war, spoke at every anti-war march.

— Al Sharpton

As I have been saying for more than a year now, turning this vital mission over to the Iraqi people as soon as possible…

— Howard Coble