Randy Kuhl's first reaction to Bush's new Iraq plan is that it is better than doing nothing. Kuhl also thinks that Bush should engage Iran and Syria diplomatically, and pledges continued support: "Kuhl said he will continue to support the president's plan with the expectation that troops will gradually be moved out of the region within the next year and a half." I don't see how Kuhl's expectation is consistent with the plan announced Wednesday, though he's certainly not the only Congressman who wants us to start leaving Iraq before the next election.
In other Iraq-related news, Kuhl was present yesterday with the family of Corporal Jason Dunham, a Marine killed in Iraq, for the posthumous presentation of the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Bush. Corporal Dunham lost his life after he used his body to shield two of his men from the explosion of grenade. He grew up in Scio, a small town in Allegany County. Kuhl also sponsored legislation to rename the Scio Post Office to honor Cpl Dunham.
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Take a look at today's Corning Leader for Eric Massa's thoughts on Kuhl's Iraq position. The man is still in campaign mode.
Unfortunately, the Leader does not publish its opinion section online so I haven't been able to see the article.