H.R.2601, To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4]. This bill endorses more of the same disastrous foreign policy that the Bush Administration has recklessly carried out since entering office. Instead of endorsing our prolonged involvement in a misguided war, this bill misses a significant opportunity to focus on a plan to leave Iraq. The bill is punitive toward the UN, endorses Guantanamo Bay prison policies, and continues military support for Egypt and Israel. Passed 7/20/2005, 351:78, #399
VOTE NO