Kay Cee Dilday-Huus's Testimony in Support of SCR 4022
Bring Them Home
Brought to You By
The American People
Chairman and Members of the Committee, for the record I'm KayCee Huus, allow me to express my thanks for allowing me to speak to you today, in this beautiful capitol. I love America. My father, and his, both served in the Air Force, and I know and appreciate what an honor and duty it is to serve our country, to preserve our freedoms, one of those being free speech. I am here today to present some facts regarding the latest data concerning what Americans express as far as their feelings toward the Iraqi war.
If you would please, review the handouts concerning the latest poll data from Gallup. As you can see from page 4 data, as of February 2007, 6 out of 10 Americans oppose a significant increase in the number of troops being sent to Iraq to stabilize the position there. On page 6, 6 out of 10 oppose the war with Iraq. 6 out of 10 also endorse exactly what we are attempting to do here today, namely, passing a resolution to express their opposition to President Bush’s plan to send more US troops to Iraq. On page 8, 7 out of 10 want a withdrawal of all troops, excepting training and advising staff by March 2008.
Closer to home, North Dakotans oppose an increase in troops to Iraq, as well. From The Forum, data reported on Feb 20,2007, 57% oppose the increase. This information is included in your handouts, as well.
Perhaps of more importance to your futures, however, is how this may impact the upcoming elections. Also, from the Gallup Poll data, page 2, this will be an important issue for Americans, as far as their choice of legislators goes.
The Bottom Line: The war is an extremely high-priority issue for Americans and is likely to be one of the top issues in this year's elections.
How much will your representative's position on the war in Iraq affect your vote in the next Congressional elections? Will it be a major factor, a minor factor, or not a factor in your vote?
| Major factor | Minor factor | Not a factor | No answer | |
| 2007 Feb 9-11 | 42% | 28 | 29 | 2 |
As our voice to Washington, we ask, most humbly, that you represent what this data bears out; that the majority of Americans, and North Dakotans want the troops to come home, and oppose an increase in the number of troops being sent.
Thank you for your time, and I now stand ready for your questions.