Today, Congress made a decision concerning H.R. 52, also known as “Joint Resolution.” In this bill, the president laid out a plan for America to combat the brutal terrorist group ISIS. It stated that America would send “armed troops” to the Middle East for a maximum three year period. Congress unanimously voted against this bill.
This is not to say that the issue with ISIS is not at the forefront of our minds. In fact, we found that this bill was a step forward to bringing justice for those people that ISIS has harmed. Both parties are mainly concerned with the vagueness of the plan, specifically concerning “armed troops,” and the length of time our “troops” would spend in the Middle East.
America has recently been involved in two wars in the Middle East. Too many men and women have sacrificed their lives for the sake of this country’s safety. Too many families have been torn apart. To combat against such an enemy as ISIS, it is important that the president has a well thought out strategy with our troops and their families in mind. This includes defining “armed troops,” providing details on how they will be combating against ISIS and having a realistic time frame for the time American troops will be in the Middle East. Hopefully, the president will be able to present to Congress a revised bill with a better strategy for the brave troops of America and to bring justice for the victims of ISIS.
Congresswoman Foxx
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