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Letter: Commend Democrats for putting troops first

Sunday, May 27, 2007 | 7:14 a.m.

On Thursday the Democrats retreated to the high ground. It was quite apparent that President Bush was going to continue the use of the veto on any financing of the war in Iraq if it contained withdrawal provisions. It became clear that he would have done this to the detriment of the troops.

Every day the American people are buying less and less into Bush's rhetoric concerning the war. Come September, when it is again time to provide financing for the war, the Republicans voting to uphold his veto just may be less inclined to do so.

Although I am disappointed that no withdrawal dates are included in this bill, I commend the Democratic leadership for placing the welfare of the troops ahead of the political bickering. Although this appears to be a surrender, it is no more than a strategical retreat, which leaves one able to fight again another day.

Terry E Peele, Las Vegas

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