William Cohen
The Public Record
I think we should plan on mow, plan on a worst-case scenario so that if it's a better case, you're so much better off than if you start with a lower estimate what you need and then have to increase it.
We have to have one national security policy. And I believe Democrats as well as Republicans have to come together and support this effort to go forward.
We have to persuade the governing council and the factions that they represent that this is in their interest that they come together and stop any warring within, internal dissent.
I think there are three names that we have to take into account. One is Brahimi, the second is Sistani, there are two countries Iraq, the Iraqis and the Israelis.
It may not be enough. And I think General Abizaid has to make a decision almost day by day to see what is needed.
If the director of Central Intelligence says we don't have it then you have to rely upon that.
I made a judgment during the time that he was serving as head of NATO, and I felt the axe, as such, when it fell, spoke for itself.
We should remember that when GI Bill benefits were established in 1944, they were the initial step in the federal provision of educational assistance.





