On Murtha's Words....

While I was at Dad29's blog, I also read the exact wording of Murtha's statement that he posted.

I think that those who have been so outspoken were 'called' on it by the demand for a vote. As in 'put up or shut up'.

Those who abstained or voted for immediate withdrawal are:

Three Democrats, Jose Serrano of New York, Robert Wexler of Florida and Cynthia McKinney of Georgia, voted for withdrawal.

Six voted present: Reps. Jim McDermott of Washington, Jerrold Nadler of New York, Maurice Hinchey of New York, Michael Capuano of Massachusetts, Major Owens of New York and William Lacy Clay of Missouri.