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'''Iraq Veterans for Congress''' is a grass-roots political organization consisting of military veterans who are candidates for the [[United States House of Representatives]].
Its candidates have all served during combat operations in [[Operation Iraqi Freedom]], which they state forged them into leaders who are "fearless, tested and ready to lead." A main objective of the organization is to counter the "often misleading and biased reporting" on [[Iraq]].
The group was founded by Marine Corporal Kieran Lalor. It pledges to restore "leadership and honor" in [[Washington, D.C.]], and perceives itself as a counterweight to "the alliance of the Democratic leadership with the antiwar Left, abetted by a compliant news media." The organization has positioned itself in stark contrast to anti-war groups such the [[left-wing]] [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] front group [[VoteVets.org]]. The organization's platform includes victory in Iraq, staying on the offensive in the [[war on terror]], and taking care of all veterans.
==External links==
*[http://iraqvetsforcongress.org Iraq Veterans for Congress] - official website
[[Category:United States Political Organizations]]
[[Category:Military]]
[[Category:Politics]]