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Sen. Shelby addresses national issues on local level
A handful of Chatom residents turned out at Chatom Town Hall to meet with the senator and listen to his views on national issues. At the forefront was the issue of the war in Iraq and the division it has caused, not only in Congress, but among much of the American public. "Four years ago we had great military success in Iraq," began Shelby. "Since then the Bush administration has made some terrible mistakes. I wish we weren't there now, but we can't cut and run. To do that would be a grave mistake. If we move out fast without stability, Iran will be the winner. Iran is determined to get nuclear weapons and Russia is helping them get there." He explained that 60 percent of the world's oil is in Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. "We will be in a struggle with the Muslim world for a long time," he said. "Some of the Democrats want to try to cut off funding for our troops. I am not for that. I am not sure what will happen, but those talking about ending our involvement in that part of the world have offered no alternative plan. The new commander of our forces there thinks he can make a difference. I hope he can."
Health care costs The senator took time to talk about the issue of the national health care system. "Offering national health insurance has been a big topic as of late," he said. "National health insurance has a lot of drawbacks. Health services will be rationed out and you won't be able to choose your doctor."
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