I believe we do have a realistic chance of success in Iraq.
if you conclude that we need 2 to 3 times the number of prison bed spaces as I believe we do in the immediate future, and probably 5 to 10 t...
They're entitled to the best equipment, the best strategy--that's important, a good strategy--and execution of that strategy.
Are you willing to use the courage and determination that you're famous for to stand up for our soldiers there?
If this endeavor of a pluralistic democratic entity in Baghdad is going to survive, it's going to require political courage and leadership.
I think you share it, that we want to keep the pressure on the Iraqis to step up their capability so it is their country and their nation th...
But war requires leadership. Leaders make hard decisions. They accept responsibility for their decisions and we live with those decisions.
A poor plan violently executed today is better than a good plan tomorrow.
It seems that the threat is stepping up its pace.
It is our soldiers there, our policy that we need to execute.
If you bring in too much support it could erode or lessen the pressure on them to assume responsibility.