Thursday...
Obviously the big news of the day is the independent study group's release of its report on where to do go from here in regards to the War in Iraq. Bottom line, there is no easy answer to this one. But it does appear everyone is in agreement that what we're doing now isn't working - and it has to change.
For what it's worth...here's what eastern Connecticut's congressional delegation had to say about the report:
U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman:
“I commend the Iraq Study Group for offering a serious contribution to the discussion of how we should move forward in Iraq. I look forward to closely examining the recommendations. One thing is certain: There is no alternative to success in Iraq. We are engaged in a global war against Islamic extremists and failure is not an option. In the coming days and weeks, we must work together in a bi-partisan fashion to forge a strategy to prevail in Iraq. The freedom and security of the American people demand no less.”
U.S. Sen. Christopher J. Dodd:
“The Iraq study group conclusions and recommendations are very realistic and sobering at the same time. What is very clear is that the group has come to the same conclusion that many of us in Congress have felt for some time – namely that we are not winning in Iraq and we need a course correction if we are to have any chance of success. Our troops are absolutely doing their part. They are bravely and valiantly sacrificing everything they've got on behalf of our nation, and they deserve concrete bipartisan solutions that will help them fulfill their mission.
“I couldn't agree more with the group's conclusion that there is no magic formula for fixing the problems in Iraq. I also totally concur that we must set benchmarks for Iraq to meet as a condition of our continued assistance. Iraq must make progress on reconciliation, security and improvement in the daily lives of the Iraqi people. Iraq's neighbors and regional leaders should be included in finding a solution to Iraq's problems. The United States does indeed have long term interests in the region and a broken Iraq does not advance those interests; that is why the work of the group must be given very serious consideration by President Bush.”
U.S. Rep.-elect Joe Courtney:
“The people of eastern Connecticut sent a strong message of change in our war policy in Iraq on Nov. 7. The Iraq Study Group demonstrates some progress in recommending change from President Bush's 'stay the course' policy.
"However, the report leaves many questions unanswered that the new Congress must address, including how to move the warring factions into a workable power-sharing arrangement coupled with a time-table for re-deployment of our combat troops.”
For what it's worth...here's what eastern Connecticut's congressional delegation had to say about the report:
U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman:
“I commend the Iraq Study Group for offering a serious contribution to the discussion of how we should move forward in Iraq. I look forward to closely examining the recommendations. One thing is certain: There is no alternative to success in Iraq. We are engaged in a global war against Islamic extremists and failure is not an option. In the coming days and weeks, we must work together in a bi-partisan fashion to forge a strategy to prevail in Iraq. The freedom and security of the American people demand no less.”
U.S. Sen. Christopher J. Dodd:
“The Iraq study group conclusions and recommendations are very realistic and sobering at the same time. What is very clear is that the group has come to the same conclusion that many of us in Congress have felt for some time – namely that we are not winning in Iraq and we need a course correction if we are to have any chance of success. Our troops are absolutely doing their part. They are bravely and valiantly sacrificing everything they've got on behalf of our nation, and they deserve concrete bipartisan solutions that will help them fulfill their mission.
“I couldn't agree more with the group's conclusion that there is no magic formula for fixing the problems in Iraq. I also totally concur that we must set benchmarks for Iraq to meet as a condition of our continued assistance. Iraq must make progress on reconciliation, security and improvement in the daily lives of the Iraqi people. Iraq's neighbors and regional leaders should be included in finding a solution to Iraq's problems. The United States does indeed have long term interests in the region and a broken Iraq does not advance those interests; that is why the work of the group must be given very serious consideration by President Bush.”
U.S. Rep.-elect Joe Courtney:
“The people of eastern Connecticut sent a strong message of change in our war policy in Iraq on Nov. 7. The Iraq Study Group demonstrates some progress in recommending change from President Bush's 'stay the course' policy.
"However, the report leaves many questions unanswered that the new Congress must address, including how to move the warring factions into a workable power-sharing arrangement coupled with a time-table for re-deployment of our combat troops.”
posted by Ray Hackett at 10:02 AM
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