Rep. John Murtha Endorses Clinton

U.S. Rep. John Murtha, a leading congressional opponent of the war in Iraq, on Tuesday endorsed Hillary Clinton’s

Murtha, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, which holds a crucial presidential nominating contest next month, said Clinton, a New York senator and former first lady, was best placed to deal with the issues surrounding the war and the economy.

“Senator Clinton is the candidate that will forge a consensus on health care, education, the economy and the war in Iraq,” he said in a statement.

He cited a speech Clinton gave on Monday in which she said withdrawing U.S. forces from Iraq did not mean defeat.

“This week, she highlighted the policy failures in Iraq and addressed the real challenges we face in regards to rebuilding our military, restoring our readiness and fully preparing our armed forces to meet and deter future threats,” the former Marine said.

“I know that Senator Clinton has a similar position that I have in regards to the war in Iraq,” he said.

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