March 18, 2008

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the War in Iraq. In a bipartisan Congressional remembrance ceremony last week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid joined his fellow Congressional leaders in honoring our troops, veterans and their families for five years of service and sacrifice in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Today we stand together, not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans, all, to honor every airman, soldier, sailor and marine who has served – and every American hero who has perished in the far-off land of Iraq," said Senator Reid. He continued, "while today’s focus is on the five-year war in Iraq, we do not forget the men and women who have sacrificed in Afghanistan. We could not possibly honor our troops with words to match the honor of their brave action."

Senator Reid added, "[L]et it be known to all – from the beaches of America to the sands of Iraq – that they are in our hearts and in our prayers. And that in their honor and in their memory, we will – in the words of Abraham Lincoln – always ‘cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations." Read more.