Doug Ose: “I am not convinced that our involvement in Kosovo serves our national interest. When the President sends American troops…”

“I am not convinced that our involvement in Kosovo serves our national interest. When the President sends American troops into battle there must be a national interest at stake. There should be a clear goal of the mission, including a realistic exit strategy. In addition, the President should inform the public of the impact on military readiness around the globe. The operation in Kosovo is extremely perilous. If the President insists on deploying ground troops into Kosovo, many American lives will be lost. The mission in Kosovo is also stripping away valuable military resources from other parts of the world. If the United States continues to engage in peacekeeping missions around the world, our military will be less prepared to respond to true national security threats. Thus, Kosovo presents two real dangers to the United States: one immediate and one long term. Although I oppose the mission in Kosovo, I understand the need for a strong national defense. The men and women of our armed forces are a treasured asset.”