Our troops themselves are appealing to Congress not to pull the rug out from under them. On AppealForCourage.org, American soldiers are asking Congress "to fully support our mission in Iraq and halt any calls for retreat."

Four years ago, Democrats and Republicans agreed that fighting in Iraq was a worthy cause. As current House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said at the time: "The risk of inaction today in my opinion poses previously unfathomable dangers for tomorrow."

Today, Democrats are almost unanimous in their desire to abandon Iraq to al-Qaida, but the consequences of doing so are staggering. Our enemies understand the stakes - do Democrats?

Earlier this week, columnist Charles Krauthammer said there is "disgraceful stuff" in the Democrats' bill. "[I]t's pork and retreat. That's what this bill is, an amazing combination - irresponsible on national security, irresponsible on spending."

If victory over radical Islam is our goal, the Democrats' plan is a complete failure: It provides a road map for terrorists, while forcing American troops to carry Democrats' pork. It is a danger to both our troops engaged in combat and to the long-term security interests of American families.

Even if House Republicans lose the vote on this bill, we've already won the debate. Americans don't want Congress to micromanage the war or undermine our troops. We have fought - and will continue to fight - the "slow-bleed" strategy because it is the right thing to do.