The two censure resolutions that Senator Feingold proposed will hold
the President, Vice President, and the administration responsible for
the destructive path down which they've taken our country.
The White House can no longer be allowed to shred the constitution, and thumb their nose at the American people.
Over the recent months and years, we've learned that this President,
and his administration, have used mistruths, spin, lofty-rhetoric,
hyped-up intelligence reports, and scare tactics to drag this country
into a war that can only be described as the worst foreign policy
mistake in our nation's history.
In addition, the administration, in an attempt to justify this
mistake, has repeatedly distorted the situation on the ground in Iraq.
And the President continues to keep our country bogged down in Iraq –
in a civil war that has no military solution and actually hurts
America's ability to fight those who attacked us on September 11th,
2001.
What's equally dangerous is the blatant disregard President Bush has had for the rule of law on which our country was founded.
Future generations must understand that at a time in our nation's
history when the very foundation of our government was threatened,
Congress was not silent.
Regardless of whether you are for or against the impeachment of the
President, Vice President, and other administration officials, Senator
Feingold's censure resolution is a powerful way to hold this
administration accountable.
Congress needs to stand up and condemn this administration for their actions.
Americans are demanding accountability and censure is a step in that direction.