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Dear Gegi, Right now, there isn't one of us who isn't thinking about Iraq. That's why I went there recently: to meet with the commanders on the ground, to talk with Iraqi leaders, and to speak to the men and women who are fighting this war so heroically. I came back even more determined to stop the president's escalation of troops into Iraq and to start the redeployment of troops out of Iraq. So I outlined a plan, and on Friday, I introduced it to Congress as the Iraq Troop Protection and Reduction Act. My plan accomplishes a number of goals. It stops the president's escalation. It protects our troops by making sure they aren't sent to Iraq without all of the equipment and training they need. It puts an end to the blank check for the Iraqi government. It calls for an international conference to bring other countries together to help forge a stable future for Iraq. Finally, my plan would begin a phased redeployment of our troops out of Iraq. I've been pushing for this for almost two years. For more details about my plan, please watch Friday's HillCast, the first of what I hope will be a regular series of web broadcasts: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/hillcast The Iraq Troop Protection and Reduction Act is a roadmap out of Iraq. I hope the president takes this road. If he does, he should be able to end the war before he leaves office. But let's not kid ourselves. From everything we've seen, this president is going down a very different path. He's fighting to escalate the war, not to end it. I know we're at the start of a presidential campaign, but I think all Democrats should be focused on working together to push the president to change course. We have to end this war in a smart way, not a Republican or a Democratic way, but a way that makes us safer and gets our troops home as soon as possible. That's what I'll be fighting for. But let me be clear, if George Bush doesn't end this war before he leaves office, when I'm president, I will. Please watch the HillCast for more details of my plan: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/hillcast Sincerely, Hillary Rodham Clinton

Dear Gegi, On the Senate floor today, Hillary said that President Bush will not be allowed to use force against Iran without the explicit authorization of Congress. With Bush shunning diplomacy and engaging in reckless posturing, she said, it is time for Congress to step up and take a strong oversight role. Here is what Hillary said: President Bush must not be allowed to act without the authority and oversight of Congress. It would be a mistake of historical proportion if the Administration thought that the 2002 resolution authorizing force against Iraq was a blank check for the use of force against Iran without further Congressional authorization. Nor should the President think that the 2001 resolution authorizing force after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, in any way, authorizes force against Iran. If the Administration believes that any, any use of force against Iran is necessary, the President must come to Congress to seek that authority. For six years, the Republican Congress failed in its duty to provide genuine, vigorous oversight of Bush's actions. The result has been a disaster in Iraq: incompetent execution, military contracting abuses, inadequate supplies of body armor and armored vehicles, and a loss of confidence among our allies and the American people. "We cannot and must not allow recent history to repeat itself," Hillary said. "We continue to experience the consequences of unchecked presidential action." Iran does pose a threat to our allies and interests in the Middle East, she said, and we must be prepared to use all our assets -- diplomatic, military, economic, and cultural -- to deal with that threat. But Congress must use its oversight to restore America's role as a respected leader in the world. We want to know what you think. Please take a moment to read Hillary's speech on the floor of the Senate. http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/speech/view/?id=1328 Then share your thoughts with us about the role Congress must play to make sure that President Bush doesn't repeat history. http://www.hillaryclinton.com/iran Sincerely, Peter Daou Internet Director Hillary for President Exploratory Committee