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Ensign Statement President’s Speech on Iraq
SENATOR JOHN ENSIGN released the following statement tonight [September 13, 2007] after President Bush delivered his speech to the American People:
 "After hearing from General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker, the President tonight outlined to the American people the best way forward in Iraq. Unlike some, he has listened to the recommendations of our troops engaged in the battle in Iraq. The bottom up approach and getting basic infrastructure needs in place has helped quell the violence in many of Iraq’s provinces. Al-Qaeda, and other terrorist organizations, believe the war in Iraq is the central front in their war against the West. It is critical that we listen to our generals and troops on the ground in order to achieve success in Iraq."
Statement on Petraeus, Crocker's Report to Congress
SENATOR JOHN ENSIGN released [September 10, 2007] the following statement regarding General Petraeus' and Admiral Crocker's report to Congress on the status of the troop surge in Iraq:
"Today's progress report on the surge in Iraq contained some encouraging news. Our military objectives are being met, and violence and death are down dramatically. Credit goes to our troops who have integrated themselves into local communities and ensured that security and basic services are provided. This bottom up approach has created a successful working relationship with local Iraqi leaders. Al Anbar province, once thought to be lost for good, is proof that this is a successful approach. By providing the basic needs of water, power and sewage to Iraqi communities, we will see continued progress toward a stable and secure Iraq. There is much work that still needs to be done and I believe our men and women on the front lines have the ability and will to succeed."
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