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James Cotton says: Shays not afraid to differ with Bush
"Chris has correctly pointed out that one of the major mistakes that we made was disbanding both the local police and the Iraqi army structure. Chris admits our mistakes and he is not afraid to take a different position from the president when he believes it is the right thing for America. Chris is a congressman who should be admired for his tremendous efforts, judgment, flexibility and courage and his ability to listen, think and adapt his approach to solving the issues as they now stand." Congressman Chris Shays of Connecticut served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Fiji in the 1960's.
James Cotton says: Shays not afraid to differ with Bush
Shays not afraid to differ with Bush
Oct 21 2006
This is a letter of support for Chris Shays, who is running for re-election to Congress from the 4th Congressional District.
Chris Shays is a great American and a great congressman. He was keenly concerned about the safety of our country and world terrorism long before Sept. 11, and long before George W. Bush became president.
Unlike other politicians who would prefer to forget, Chris never forgot the Marines who died in Lebanon, the first World Trade Center bombing or the attack on the USS Cole.
Terrorism, both at home and abroad, was and still is a major issue. Chris, along with many other prominent Republicans and Democrats, voted to take aggressive actions against the terrorists in Afghanistan and Iraq.
This was based on the prevailing intelligence of the day. Of course, it hasn't worked out as we all hoped.
Chris has correctly pointed out that one of the major mistakes that we made was disbanding both the local police and the Iraqi army structure. Chris admits our mistakes and he is not afraid to take a different position from the president when he believes it is the right thing for America.
Chris is a congressman who should be admired for his tremendous efforts, judgment, flexibility and courage and his ability to listen, think and adapt his approach to solving the issues as they now stand.
We need experienced and well-respected leaders now more than ever before. Chris deserves our continued support.
James Cotton
REDDING
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