Kagen In Iraq

"Kagen in Iraq: situation 'fragile,' U.S. troops 'exhausted'

By Ellyn Ferguson • Press-Gazette Washington bureau • July 29, 2008

WASHINGTON — Iraq is still a dangerous place for U.S. troops, despite political and military progress, Rep. Steve Kagen said today after a visit there." Kagen in Iraq: situation 'fragile,' U.S. troops 'exhausted' | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

“Things have changed on the ground in Iraq,” Kagen said in a telephone interview with Gannett News Service during a stop in the Czech Republic.

I thought Steve Kagen said he was going to inform his Iraq findings to the constituents of the 8th district first? Did he tell us another lie? Oh, the press will tell us everything. Sure.

Kagen, who supported troop withdrawals and opposed President Bush’s decision last year to boost the number of U.S. combat troops in Iraq, said the surge contributed to the advances he and four other lawmakers saw during their trip. The five-member delegation included two Democrats and three Republicans.

Wanted troop withdrawals and opposed a troop build up. Holy cow, Ellyn at the P G reported that? Bet she will get a call Wednesday for putting that in. Can't have negative press coverage from the Kagen Fox Valley and Green Bay newspapers"

“The U.S. surge alone is not the reason for the quieting of the violence.

From the dem playbook.

This was Kagen’s first trip to Iraq.

Must be election time. Where has he been for the last year and a half?

“This is not the end of hostility in Iraq.

Really! Should we leave the troops there longer? I thought Kagen was for withdrawal? Which way does he want it?

He credited Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s

From the dem playbook, it's not our troops.

Kagen said one of the explosions occurred on a road the delegation used.

Breaking news, Steve Kagen asks for the "Purple Heart".

Kagen said he is worried about U.S. troops.

Why did he oppose the troop build up?

Kagen, an allergist, said some soldiers could develop long-term respiratory problems.

Is he is looking for business after November. Always looking for a soundbite.

After leaving Iraq, the group flew to Israel,

Following the Obama tour.

Today, they met with State Department and Czech Republic leaders to discuss plans by the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to install a missile defense system in eastern Europe.

Bet he doesn't vote for the NATO missiles.

In case you missed Steve's trip, he will be sending you his Iraq trip via campaign mailing in the coming weeks.

It must be election time. I hope people see through this PR Stunt.

I ask again, why didn't Steve Kagen go to Iraq sooner? Because now he is looking for votes!

People of the 8th district, do you see what he is trying to do!

Psst, Steve, you need to go to Germany and England next. The pictures will be great for the campaign.