James B. Cunningham: “It represents a new beginning for Iraq and marks a new phase in which Iraqis themselves will elect a government and…”

The success of Afghanistan is part of this larger struggle which the civilized world, including more than 1.5 billion peace-loving Muslims, must win.

Experience teaches that ideology cannot be defeated militarily, although military force must be an instrument.

I think that, under the circumstances, that timeline is probably too short and the rate of withdrawal is too steep.

The ultimate expression of political power in this country comes not from the branches of our government and those that serve as public officials in them, but from the people.