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Chris Dodd on the proposed supplemental bill.

"Now is the time for Democrats to stand our ground, stick to our principles and fight for an end to this war. I know when to make a principled compromise and this ain't one of those times."

As a contrast Matt Browner-Hamlin of the Dodd blog also provided statements from Senators Clinton and Levin about the compromise.

Earlier this week Hillary Clinton said the following about compromising:

"You have to know when to stick to your principles and fight," she said, "and know when to make principled compromises."

Yesterday Carl Levin said the following about compromising on withdrawing from Iraq:

   "If we have to make the spring part a goal, rather than something that is binding, and if that is able to produce some additional votes to get us over the filibuster, my own inclination would be to consider that."

Last year voters went to the polls and voted for change.  They elected a Congress whom they expected to end the war in Iraq.  Americans don't want non-binding goals.  It's well past time for a withdrawal of combat troops in Iraq and Senator Dodd is leading the charge.    

Dodd's website has a page set up where you can contact your Senators and insist that they too stand up for a firm deadline.