Uphold your oath, Sen. Grassley

Dear Sen. Chuck Grassley,

On this 25th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait, I can't help but reflect on that day. You see, I was there in the desert, far from home, in harm's way, performing my duty as described in the oath I affirmed.

As a member of Congress, you took a similar oath. We both swore or affirmed ' ... to support and defend the Constitution of the United States ...”.

I did my job 25 years ago, and the people of Kuwait have their country back. I can only imagine what would have happened had I shirked my responsibility.

Your shirking your responsibility is disappointing. I was willing to lay down my life for my country. You can't be bothered to hold a simple hearing, to have conversations in the safety and comfort of our nation's Capitol.

I am proud to have done my duty, to have upheld my honor. Will you not do the same?

Joe Stutler

Veteran, U.S. Army

Marion