Bush Allies Criticize Iraq Plan On House Floor

LA Times Richard Simon, James Gerstenzang February 15, 2007 08:16 AM

In a striking display of dissension, a group of Republican lawmakers broke ranks with the White House on Wednesday and embraced a resolution opposing more U.S. troops in Iraq -- airing their criticism even as President Bush publicly defended his plan.

Bush questioned the message that expected House approval of the nonbinding resolution would send, saying at a news conference: "People are watching what happens here in America. The enemy listens to what's happening. The Iraqi people listen to the words.... They're wondering about our commitment to this cause."

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