Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined 181 of his colleagues in voting against the H.Con.Res. 63, which expresses disapproval of the President’s decision to deploy more than 20,000 additional Unites States combat troops to Iraq.    “This congressional resolution emboldens our enemies and undermines our troops while they are in the middle of fighting a war.  By voting on a symbolic,… Read more »

Congressman Simpson's Floor Speech about Iraq Resolution: Madame Speaker, I rise today not because I want to take part in this debate, but because I am ashamed that this Congress is engaging in it at all.    I’ve heard a lot of posturing so far this week.  I’ve heard a lot of hyperbole and a lot of revisionist history.  I’ve also heard some things that just don’t mesh with reality.  I… Read more »