Back from Mideast, congressman sees hopeful signs

Just back from his sixth trip to Iraq, Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-3rd, said he saw many hopeful signs in the war-torn country and found more positive attitudes toward the United States in the Middle East because of Barack Obama’s inauguration.

“Everywhere we went in the Middle East the enthusiasm for Obama as president is prevalent,” Ruppersberger told The Examiner. “People want peace. They were very excited that we were coming in.”