WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Tom Cole will be leading a group of members to Iraq this weekend to meet with foreign leaders about the progress being made in Iraq and to meet with troops stationed in Baghdad. This will be Congressman Cole's sixth trip to the region in less than four years.

     "I am looking forward to making another trip to Iraq, especially after the recent installation of Iraq's new freely-elected government. It is always useful and beneficial to view the situation in Iraq first-hand so that I can share the news back home with concerned Oklahomans, families of the soldiers serving there and with my colleagues," Congressman Tom Cole said. "The War on Terror is the most important issue facing our country and I believe it is my responsibility to be as informed as possible about the challenges our country is facing.

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