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Legislation and Reports Address Issue of Iraq Troop Escalation

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Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight, GAO-07-308SP, January 9, 2007.

  • “Iraq has had three successful elections, adopted a constitution, and installed its first elected government. At the same time, since the initial ground offensive ended in 2003, the costs to secure and stabilize Iraq have grown substantially, as has the level of violence that afflicts Iraqi society. Such violence stems from an insurgency that has grown more complex and lethal over the past 3 and 1/2 years and the Sunni-Shi’a conflict, which escalated dramatically in 2006. This instability complicates meaningful political reconciliation among Iraq’s religious and tribal groups, reduces the effectiveness of U.S. and Iraqi reconstruction and capacity-building efforts, and diminishes the hopes and expectations of an Iraqi people without adequate jobs, water, fuel, and electricity. Increasing Iraqi security forces and transferring security responsibilities to them have not resulted in reduced violence. Rather, attacks increased throughout 2006. Although more Iraqi troops have been trained and equipped, high absenteeism and divided loyalties have limited their overall effectiveness. At the same time, our service members are working with great courage and diligence to perform the roles the President has asked of them.”
  • Related document: Address of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, “Escalation is Not the Answer: Time for Congress to
    Act to Ensure Real Change in Iraq”    , January 9, 2007. A copy of Sen. Kennedy’ bill introduced today, to prohibit the use of funds for an escalation of United States forces in Iraq above the numbers existing as of January 7, 2007.
  • Center for American Progress: Congressional Limitations and Requirements for Military Deployments and Funding, January 9, 2007
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