Political Quotes

“you cannot solve a problem if you do not acknowledge that you have a problem. In that light, I appreciate and applaud the comments of outgoing Under Secretary of Defense Doug Feith made to the Washington Post concerning the costly mistakes made in Iraq. During a recent interview, Mr. Feith said, ``It is an extremely complex judgment to know whether the course that we chose with its pros and cons was more sensible.'' Further, he noted the transfer of power to Iraqis did not happen fast enough and that we were not able to train the Iraqis. Mr. Feith's comments stand in contrast to the President's inability and unwillingness to acknowledge any errors made in the Iraq war effort. The administration did a great job planning for a quick victory on the battlefield and for occupation, yet things have not turned out as planned. Some of today's challenges are a direct result of those mistakes made by the administration. After 1,800 American lives, more than 10,000 wounded American GIs and $340 billion with no end in sight, now is the time to level with the American people. If we are going to be successful, we must work together, and to work together, you must be frank and honest. Mr. Feith, thank you for your recent candor. Mr. President, we can do it. We are here to help, but it starts with truth and candor. ____________________”