Pardon and apologies if anyone else has diaried this specific topic.
In an op-ed piece in the Washington Post, E.J. Dionne, Jr., argues that:
"The anti-surge resolution is a necessary first step, which is why those who are against a genuine change in our Iraq policy are fighting so hard to stop it."
He also points out that, at least in the Senate non-debate/filibuster, Republicans including Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) argued that Congress could not state
"its views, except though a vote to block funds for Iraq."
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