VFF To Obama: 'Highlight Iraq Success & Win The Peace'

Vets for Freedom To President Obama:

Acknowledge we won the War; Commit to winning the Peace

Tonight, President Obama will address the nation on the mission in Iraq. We believe he should take this moment to acknowledge the success of the surge strategy and thank our troops for winning the war on the ground, thereby creating the conditions for an honorable withdrawal. After seven hard years of fighting and adapting--and despite innumerable sacrifices and obstacles--our troops won the war.

Furthermore--and of equal importance--we implore the President not merely to end the war, but to ensure we win the peace as well. The legacy of our warriors, and security of our country, remains tied to the outcome in Iraq and we cannot afford to abandon our allies as they attempt to chart a tough course toward freedom and prosperity.

This week, Vets for Freedom has been getting this message out. Yesterday, we were on Fox News Channel to discuss the situation in Iraq, and this morning Vets for Freedom was featured prominently in The Washington Times.

Tonight we will be on Fox News Business @ 6:15pmET to preview the speech, and will also be on CNN's Larry King Live @ 9:10pmET to respond to the President's speech. We hope you'll tune in!

Vets for Freedom urges President Obama to commit the military and diplomatic means necessary to continue helping Iraq police its streets and resolve its political differences. As we transition to complete Iraqi control, these functions serve our core national security interests. Vets for Freedom will continue to follow developments on the ground in Iraq, and make sure the sacrifices of our troops, and their mission, are honored.

Move Out and Draw Fire!