Folks,
My number one priority is protecting our troops.
As long as a single soldier is in Iraq, I will do everything I can to make sure he or she has the best protection this country can provide. I will not cut funding for the troops that denies them the equipment they need to be safe. I don't care what the politics are of that decision.
The president may be prepared to play a game of political chicken with the well-being of our armed forces. I am not.
That is why I have been fighting so hard to get every Mine Resistant Vehicle (MRAP) that we can build sent to Iraq. 70% of American deaths and casualties come from Improvised Explosive Devices and these Mine Resistant Vehicles can cut American deaths and casualties from road side bombs by two-thirds.
This week, we learned that Marine commanders in Iraq asked for 1,169 MRAP vehicles in February, 2005 yet this request, labeled "priority 1 urgent" wasn't acted upon for more than a year. Then, when the first order was made on May 21, 2006, it was for only 185 vehicles. This is simply unacceptable
Today, my campaign is releasing a web video that brings home how important this issue is. The President must make building Mine Resistant Vehicles a national priority and use the power of his office to speed up production of this life-saving equipment.
I urge you to click the image below and watch our video. Then send the link to everyone you know.
Thank you,
Joe Biden
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