The Government of Iraq also owes a debt to the American and coalition forces who are fighting the insurgency and helping put that country back together after decades of repression.

House of Representatives Skelton won the Democratic nomination to succeed him with 40% of the vote in a crowded primary field of nine Democratic candidates. Personal life
His wife of 44 years Susan Anding Skelton died on August 23 2005. S.

During his tenure he served as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. S.