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Five years in Iraq
The current strategy, as implemented by General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, has brought about a dramatic turnaround in the safety and stability of Iraq. In the past 12 months, violence levels have declined significantly throughout most of Iraq, particularly Baghdad and the al-Anbar Province. While there is still much to be accomplished, the successes of the surge are undeniable. We owe a debt of gratitude to our military men and women. These brave troops have done yeoman's work to quell the violence in Iraq, and it is imperative that we continue to provide them with the tools they need to eliminate the terrorist threat in Iraq and come home safely. Workshop for high school leaders This past Wednesday, I held my annual Workshop for High School Leaders on the campus of the University of South Alabama. A tradition in the First Congressional District for over twenty years, the workshop is a highly successful way of encouraging the leaders of tomorrow to take an interest in the events shaping the world around them. We had an overwhelming response from several high schools throughout the First District. High school government and journalism students had the opportunity to question representatives from all levels of state and federal government, as well as members of the Gulf Coast broadcast and print media. I would like to sincerely thank all those who attended, especially, Gordon Moulton, president of the University of South Alabama, Baldwin County schools Superintendent Dr. Faron Hollinger, Mobile County schools Superintendent Dr. Roy Nichols, Bob Grip of WALA-TV, Linda Swann with the Alabama Development Office, Claudia Zimmerman with the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, Ed Castille with the Alabama Industrial Development Training, Jennifer Abney of WKRG-TV, Rob Holbert of Lagniappe, Varion Walton of NBC 15, and Kaija Wilkinson with the Press-Register. This seminar is part of our ongoing commitment to be easily accessible to all my constituents, while at the same time providing an educational backdrop for the leaders of tomorrow. My staff and I work for you. If we can ever be of service, do not hesitate to call my office toll free at 1-800-288-8721 or visit my website at http://bonner.house.gov.
Jo Bonner, R-Mobile, represents the First Congressional District of Alabama, which includes a portion of Clarke County.
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