It's about time we take a serious look at moving out of Iraq. I've been there twice and it's time to give the country back to those we took it from. We are spinning our wheels in Iraq dieing for a country that won't stand up for themselves in the first place. If we spent a few billion on alternative fuels we would all be safer and wiser at the end of the day. Iraq has oil which we and our few allies need. If we loose our dependency on it, we are all the wiser and safer. Other than oil, the Middle East has sand and we don’t need sand.

R, Knob Noster, USA/MO

Start taking some of the money being wasted on the 2 Billion dollar embassy, the mercenaries, Halliburton, etc. and give it back to the troops. Then the money won't run out, and it will be in the hands of those who rightfully deserve it, not just Bush cronies.

Brandon, San Diego, USA/CA

I feel that the House of Representatives is stabbing our troops in the back. I hope these people are happy on their votes for withdrawal. How are they going to fund our Military with Equipment they need to help them win this war, as they are still there. What part of this bill did they add to give money to Farms that needed money? How many did they talk to, to promise what they need. I thought the House and Senate were not going to unnecessary money. If it wasn't for Clinton and his administration, they would not be short of equipment and vehicles that they need to protect them.
I would like to know who actually voted yes on this.

Victoria Costanza, Sacramento, California

This bill had nothing to do with supporting the “troops” in any way. It’s another $100billion for the war industry; Halliburton, Blackwater, and similar vermin. It’s another $100billion to kill innocent human beings for money, power, and to steal their resources. At least you specified a date to stop the wholly unjustified brutality and murder being committed by the United States of America.

Richard Linville, San Ramon, CA

JUST IMPEACH..the Only way out...Congress should start an investigation to determine if BUSH & CHENEY have any ties with Halliburton..since they all want to get control of Iraqi OIL...What other real reason would there have been to start this war in the first place? Certainly wasn't WMDs....Respectfully

Les Hill, Waverly, NY

The Democrats have done the right thing at last,of course Bush will
veto the thing.However it does leave him to stand alone in calling for
the continuation of this tragic situation he created with his lies.From
now on let the war rest upon the war leaders draft dodging shoulders,let no more Democrats shout for the maniacs obsession
Somehow the full effects have yet to hit home to Bush,this might just
be the spoke in the wheel which will prevent him from using Nuclear weapons against Iran.All of us must hope it's enough.

GERARD FLANNERY, HARTLEPOOL, United Kingdom.

Thank You Congress for your vote today. This was viewed by all of us who voted for democrats last November,as "the reason we voted for you". I was appalled but not shocked or surprised to here Bush's response, calling your vote "political theater". This from the arrogant man who landed on the deck of an aircraft carrier to pronounce "mission accomplished". Please be very sure, that we voters and taxpayers do know who is guilty of political manipulation and theater. Bush and his mini Bush (Rove) are guilty of what they claim to the be the victim of. Thank you for your vote today, the majority of Americans want this war over now, and you took a big step toward that today. Gods Speed Our hopes lie with brave people like you. Best Regards Mike, Poulsbo, WA

Mike Jackson, Poulsbo, WA

Having an engineering background, I find it very difficult to judge someone else's decisions unless I know all the facts that led that individual to come to the conclusion they did. To do otherwise is, in my mind, simply irrational.
In the entire world there is no person in with more information at his disposal than the President of the US. I find it curious how many people, from the common person on the street to Senators, who play the Monday morning quarterback game with the decisions of the President.
I certainly do not expect a daily security report from the Intelligence community to be broadcast each morning to the entire world so we can be able to criticize the President, nor do I expect a briefing from his economic advisors to judge if his economic policies make sense.
I think that if we were to review our knowledge base, NOT OPINION BASE before judging the Presidents' decisions there be a lot less criticism.

SP, Park Ridge, IL

I do believe that this is the best way to "Support the Troops". We will bring them home so that they won't die in some war that is lost already. Bush and Co. lost this war when he failed to bring in the necessary troops at the begining to keep the peace and then he disbanded the Iraqi army as well. All the experts agree a 30,000 troops surge isn't going to help anything!! The whole war was based on a pack of lies anyway. I think it would be sad to die in a war that in 20 years or so children will be asking their parents what this forgotten war was about anyway. Pull the troops out now!
Save a soldiers life!

Paul Colt, Melbourne, Australia

I feel that the House of Representatives is stabbing our troops in the back. I hope these people are happy on their votes for withdrawal. How are they going to fund our Military with Equipment they need to help them win this war, as they are still there. What part of this bill did they add to give money to Farms that needed money? How many did they talk to, to promise what they need. I thought the House and Senate were not going to unnecessary money. If it wasn't for Clinton and his administration, they would not be short of equipment and vehicles that they need to protect them.
I would like to know who actually voted yes on this.

Victoria Costanza, Sacramento, California

Hurray! Finally a first step towards sanity! Four reasons why:
1. At a price of at least $100 000 a minute, the Iraq war has a price tag no one can afford.
2. A US occipied Iraq is nothing but a summons for would-be and aspiring terrorists everywhere to get to Iraq to hone their skills. No Iraq occupation, one less raison d'etre for terrorists. Dismantling the prison at Guantanamo Bay is a logical next step.
3. If something is a mistake, or is not going as planned, its sheer insanity to keep plugging away, in the demented hope that somehow "things will get better"! Much preferable tis to admit the mistake and make an attempt to correct it.
4. The new gobal concerted effort must be towards keeping our planet habitable for everyone. I'm not clear how perpetuating the Iraq war helps keep our planet livable.

Mimi, Los Angeles, California

Look at these people saying the democrats have sided with the enemy? who is the enemy? the country who the US is occupying? those opposed to a war that had no basis to begin with? If iraq or iran invaded the US, i bet you wouldn't sit at home and submit your 'hearts and minds' the majority of extremists, suicide bombers etc do it because they are angry at the way Bush has gone in and stamped all over them. We created these people. Now we have to live with it.

Tom, Bristol, England

The Brits need to better understand American politics. This was a loss for the left wing of the Democratic party, not a win. The bill that passed, supports giving billions of dollars toward the war in Iraq. Of course, it won't pass the Senate, and if it did, it would be vetoed by the President. So it's all a kind of charade that Amercian politicians do to appease the voters, but at the same time making sure that they don't appear as not supporting the troops. Understand?

Pieter

Pieter Kreyns, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania/USA

I love being an American and today I am very proud of the Congressional Democratic Leadership. There is finally going to be some oversight on how money is spent. The "pork" in the funding bill highlights emergency spending that the Republicans failed to address in the 109th congress. Fear and smear tactics have kept so many Americans in lockstep mentally. Hopefully, they can free themselves long enough to examine where this Republican Administration has lead a proud country -- into a very deep hole. It is time to stop digging and look for a way out of a civil war in Iraq. It is time to stop wasting this country's resources on a civil war in Iraq. Please watch C-SPAN and be informed.

Shirley Spencer, Pasadena, CA

stop all funding.

bring the troops now.

a. fernandez, issaquah, wa.

I'd like a list of all of the Representatives and Senators that support a pullout of Iraq by a certain date. They are obviously sided with the Enemy. How can our troops fight a battle when the Islamic Extremists KNOW they're leaving on a certain day?

The Representatives that are voting for this had better pray to Allah... for God and the American people won't save their seats in Congress.

Brian Kaye, Cleveland, Ohio USA

The Democrats will also be bringing the USS Missouri out of mothballs. They'll use its' deck to sign the surrender documents on.

Chuck Schmitz, Gahanna, Ohio, USA

The Democrat's are doing this in preperation for the arrival of their hero and leader of peace, Ahmadinejad! They need to offer their leader proof of their love for him.

Mike, Medford, OR

What a waste of time.

At least the voices of the spinach and peanut farmers were finally heard.

gb, Austin, TX

Good show, Democrats! Stick to what you know is the right thing to do. It is so unfortunate that many will devise trickery to promote the false appearence that you are turning your backs on the troops. Those of us whose hearts are pure, know better. We know that you are playing the hand that is dealt to you in order to do the right thing. The right thing is to bring our troops home as soon as possible, and place a screeching halt to troops being sent to defend something that had an illegal beginning, and to date, has not even been justified. Thank you for not forgetting those who put you in office.

Rainbow, Valdosta, usa

Im happy that the bill was passed because its time to bring our troops home. We have lost to many american troops and for what ? This is something that should have been over months ago and its way past due.

Patricia Thompson, Hope, Akansas