RANKING MEMBER MCCOLLUM STATEMENT ON U.S. WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ

Washington, Oct. 1 -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following press release:

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Congresswoman McCollum, ranking member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee released the following statement after U.S. forces formerly withdrew from Iraq after two decades: "Today marks the end of America's military mission in Iraq with the conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve and withdrawal of the last remaining U.S. forces from Iraqi territory. More than 23 years ago, America began the war in Iraq based on lies. In 2002, I was one of 133 members of the House of Representatives to vote against the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution," said Rep. McCollum. "At the time I believed that Presid...