Dean, Kerry, and Van Hollen: Boehner must apologize.

[madfloridian]

Democrats demand apology.

Howard Dean:

“House Republican Leader John Boehner’s comments yesterday are deplorable and he should apologize immediately. Our brave men and women who have given their lives in service to our country and their families have made the ultimate sacrifice, and to say anything less is insulting to their memories and service. Republicans stubbornly refuse to acknowledge that their Iraq policy is a failure, our troops are mired in a civil war and we’re not making the necessary political progress on the ground. Boehner’s comments show how truly out of touch the Republicans are. The loss of a son or daughter is never a small price to pay, especially for a policy which was initiated by Republicans who misled the nation about why we are there. The war in Iraq must end. We need to bring our troops home.”

John Kerry:

"What a stunningly cavalier statement about the lives of the young men and women who serve our country.A single life is a large price to pay for any endeavor...Where is Representative Boehner's apology? And where is an Iraq policy equal to our soldiers' tremendous sacrifice?"

Chris Van Hollen, chair of the DCCC:

“To belittle the sacrifice of more than 30,000 brave Americans killed or injured in Iraq as a ‘small price’ is reprehensible. Clearly, Minority Leader John Boehner will say anything to justify George Bush’s stay the course approach, but this damaging rhetoric has no place is the debate about the new direction needed in Iraq. Minority Leader Boehner owes our military and their families an apology for his hurtful comments that minimize their tragic loss.”

More?

[redqueen]

1. That's all TPM is reporting...

http://tpmelectioncentral.com/2007/09/dems_demand_boehner_apologize_for_small_price_troop_deaths_remark.php


We need MORE!

[cali]

7. You're right, and now I'm inspired to

go send emails to my rep and Senators asking them to condemn Boehner's remarks.

[redqueen]

9. I could call some random Dems...

singin the red-state blues here.

:P

[cali]

14. You could call my guys

Pat, Bernie and Peter Welch. Leahy's pretty good about accepting calls from out of staters.

And I just put up a call to action post with Boehner's comments and contact info.

[rodeodance]

2. Past Time for the Dems to get on the ball about this!

[rusty quoin]

3. That's right. We can't let this one get a pass.

[Richard Steele]

4. Only 3 Dems who decry such an abhorrent statement? Shameful. nm

[Disturbed]

6. Will bonehead apologize?

I doubt it.

[redqueen]

8. That does not matter.

What matters is that the comment gets wide scrutiny.

[madrchsod]

5. fuck him

he`s a low life pig fucker...he deserves no respect at all. i never thought that people could be so low as this pig fucker. course i can remember when politicians at least respected each other even though they were a 180 degress apart on an issue...but not this thing and the rest of his crew...no wonder hagel said fuck it ,i`m going home...

[fedupinBushcountry]

10. Kerry on Huffpost

this morning you can find it http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-kerry/boehners-small-price_b_64259.html">here Also posted http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=1798542&mesg_id=1798542">here

[TZ]

11. I am very proud to have Chris Van Hollen as my Rep.

One of the best Reps in the country, IMHO. Good for him to say this.:applause:

[LiberalEsto]

12. I'm fed up with Van Hollen

He thinks impeachment would be a waste of resources.

I worked as a volunteer on his campaign when he beat Morella, and have been an enthusiastic supporter ever since. But when he made that statement last month, that was it for me. If he doesn't have the guts to stand up to the B*sh misadministration, Montgomery County should elect someone who will.

[cadmium]

13. What a disgusting and dismissive remark while

people are dying. Here is a defense for Boenher: He was speaking out loud what a lot of Bush-Cheney supporters are thinking in private.