Saying only when the Iraqi people get behind peace can the violence end, North Dakota congressman Earl Pomeroy today announced he would support a resolution objecting to an increase in the number of US soldiers in Iraq.

All members of the house are getting five minutes to explain their votes on the non-binding resolution.

Pomeroy spoke today and said Congress can't sit by while the White House commits more troops to a situation that can't be solved by the US military.

He says the warring parties in Iraq must settle their differences for peace to take hold.

(Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D) ND) "The bottom line is that this troop escalation will increase the terrible cost of this endeavor: more lives lost, more young men and women maimed forever, more tens of billions spent. All without improving our prospects for an acceptable outcome. Under these circumstances, I will vote to oppose this escalation of troops."


Pomeroy says his vote against the troop surge is what must be done to show support for the troops who are serving in Iraq. watch the video | save this article / add to your favorites list