Ron Paul: Missing Weapons Put Soldiers at Risk, Wastes Tax Dollars

An Inspector General’s report released today finds that over 12,000 weapons in Iraq – including pistols, assault rifles, rocket propelled grenades and machine guns – worth approximately $1 billion, have gone missing. In response, Ron Paul issued the following statement.

RonPaul2008.com - December 7, 2007

RonPaul2008.com

(PRNewsChannel) / Arlington, Virginia – An Inspector General’s report released today finds that over 12,000 weapons in Iraq – including pistols, assault rifles, rocket propelled grenades and machine guns – worth approximately $1 billion, have gone missing.  In response, Ron Paulissued the following statement:

“It is deeply disturbing that thousands of weapons – paid for by American taxpayers – are unaccounted for.  These weapons could find their way into the hands of those wanting to do harm to American soldiers.

“Once again, this unwise and unnecessary war is having the unintended consequence of damaging our national security.  It is time to bring our troops home and out of harm’s way.”

Source: RonPaul2008.com